Podcast: 4 July Birthdays, Øresund Bridge & The Royal Train

Happy Independence Day! Some 4 July Birthdays, Øresund Bridge 25th anniversary celebrations, Princess of Orange plans, news and history about the Royal Train.

Queen Sonja of Norway Celebrates Her 88th Birthday

Hipp hurra! Queen Sonja of Norway turns 88 on Friday, 4 July 2025, and will visit Stavanger for an official engagement.

Queen Sonja Discharged From Hospital

Queen Sonja was discharged from the National Hospital on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

Queen Sonja in Hospital Again

Queen Sonja of Norway was admitted to hospital again on Monday, 21 April 2024, after suffering from shortness of breath.

King Harald of Norway Marks 34 Years on The Throne

King Harald V ascended the Norwegian throne 34 years ago on 17 January 1991.

Queen Sonja ‘Is In Good Health’ After Procedure

Queen Sonja goes home from hospital on Friday, 17 January 2025.

Queen Sonja is ‘Doing Well’

Queen Sonja's pacemaker was inserted on Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Queen Sonja to Receive Pacemaker

Queen Sonja will be admitted to Rikshospitalet in Oslo on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, to have a pacemaker inserted.

Queen Sonja Discharged From Lillehammer Hospital

Queen Sonja was discharged from Lillehammer Hospital on Sunday, 12 January 2025.

Queen Sonja Admitted To Lillehammer Hospital

The Royal Court stated on Saturday, 11 January 2025, that Queen Sonja was admitted to hospital for observation that evening.