Norway is in the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, and its royal family is making sure to be there to witness the historic run.
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon is at the quarterfinal matchup between his nation and England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Saturday, July 11. He was seen sitting next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
It’s the first match Haakon has attended during the tournament, as he had been back in home country since the Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant around a month ago, according to Norwegian media.
Norway royal family at World Cup
Like most countries have their leaders, Norway has had its royal family present for much of the World Cup. Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus were at the round of 16 win against Brazil, as well as the round of 32 victory against Ivory Coast.
The royal family consists of King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.