nuOct 7, 2026, 13:09

Norwegian royal family gradually resumes official duties after mourning period

The Norwegian royal family is slowly resuming official duties following a period of mourning after the deaths of King Harald and Princess Astrid. While King Haakon and Queen Sonja are returning to public appearances, Queen Mette-Marit remains on medical leave, and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is prioritizing her studies.

The Norwegian royal family is gradually returning to their official duties following a period of mourning after the recent deaths of King Harald and Princess Astrid. King Haakon will resume work visits soon, though large-scale international travel and state visits have been canceled for the upcoming autumn and winter seasons. Queen Sonja will also begin representing the monarchy once again through various scheduled engagements.

Other members of the family remain away from public life for the time being. Queen Mette-Marit continues her recovery from a lung transplant and is not expected to have an official schedule until next summer. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is focusing on her studies in Oslo and will not attend any public events before relocating to Australia for her education in February. The court announced these adjustments as the family navigates their return to public service following the losses of King Harald on August 28 and Princess Astrid on September 11.

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