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Norwegian monarchy
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Norway's Crown Prince Haakon is reportedly dealing with major problems at the royal household, where a packed schedule of official engagements is colliding with a shortage of staff. The German outlet Stern reports that the palace is struggling to cover its many appointments with too few employees, raising questions about how the royal family will manage its commitments going forward.
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Queen Sonja of Norway is back in public after six weeks away, and Swedish media are sharing an emotional photo of her return following a period of mourning. Attention comes as Norwegian reports suggest the queen could lose her apanage, the state allowance that funds royal duties. Readers in Sweden and Norway are following both her comeback and the financial questions around the monarchy.