Public radio’s longest-running daily global news program.AboutContactDonateMeet the TeamPrivacyTerms of use©2026 The World from PRXPRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.Norwegian royals are in the spotlightThe Norwegian royal family has been facing some negative publicity lately. DW’s Lars Bevanger reports from Oslo about how the Norwegian people are now viewing the once very popular royals. DWJune 26, 2026Updated: June 26, 20264:54Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks during the Fosse Lecture at the Royal Palace, in Oslo, Norway, April 23, 2026.Things have been grim recently for the Norwegian royals. Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son was sentenced to four years in prison for rape and violence.Then came the news that she, herself, had to go through a life-saving lung transplant. Plus, Mette-Marit has had to publicly fight for her reputation after revelations of her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.From our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, Lars Bevanger reports from Oslo about how Norwegians are now viewing the once very popular royal family.Click on the player to hear the full story.