The Royal Secretariat

The Secretariat assists in all planning and execution of official visits, travels, and events – both on the royal estates, across Norway, and abroad. The work includes research, advising, speech writing, handling inquiries and greetings to the Royals, as well as preparing invitations, guest lists, and seating arrangements. The Secretariat is also responsible for Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner's official duties and patronages.

The Royal Secretariat is led by Secretariat Director Gry Ulverud.

The Secretariat is responsible for invitations, guest lists, seating plans at official dinners. Photo: Øivind Möller Bakken, the Royal Court

Official programme

The core activity of the Royal Family is to carry out a broad and well-executed official programme in Norway as well as representing Norwegian interests abroad. In close collaboration with county governors, mayors, national organizations, and local organizers, the Secretariat facilitates royal programs across the country. In organizing the Royal House's international activities and travels, the Secretariat works closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norway's embassies.

Library and archives

The Library is part of the Secretariat. In addition to managing the book collections of the Royal Court, the Library helps to compile information and background material in connection with the planning of the Royal Family’s official programme.

The Royal Court's archive is the organization's documentation center. This involves the registration and storage of all archival material of significance. The archive collaborates with the National Archives on the transfer of historical archival materials.

The Royal Collections

The Royal Collections manage and convey our shared history through the cultural heritage of the Royal House. The objects represent historical events and the Royal Family's lives in service to the nation. The Royal Collections are responsible for conserving, cataloging, and restoring the items in the collections, which include 200,000 photographs and 200,000 objects.

Tideman's beautiful "Grandmother's Bridal Crown" is checked after transportation for display at the Queen Sonja Art Stable. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

Maintaining the representative decoration of the interiors of the royal buildings is a key task.

The collections are made available to the public through guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and other physical and digital offerings.