Royal News!

According to a new poll by Norstat on behalf of NRK, 82 percent of Norwegians say they support the royal family and do not want another form of state. This is an all-time high, as polls have historically shown that 60-70 percent of the population supports the monarchy. Norway’s recent bicentennial may be a reason people are more engaged in the monarchy than usual.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra

Photo: Sølve Sundsbø, the Royal Court

Have you ever wanted to visit the Royal Palace? As summer kicks off, guided tours are available to the public in both Norwegian and English. Tours at the Royal Palace in Oslo run from June 21-August 17, 2014. Tours at Oscarshall run now through September 14, 2014. Check here for visitor information.

Anya Britzius is editor of Viking magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.