Norweigan Monarchy Current Events

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I think that Haakon is more than prepared to take over, his children are maturing, in the event that King Harald can't continue in his role.

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I think that Haakon is more than prepared to take over, his children are maturing, in the event that King Harald can't continue in his role.

As far as King Harald is concerned I think he is rather like our late Queen. The spirit is willing but the flesh becomes incredibly weak. There is a limit once you become over 80 years old and are no longer in excellent health.

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King Harald and Queen Sonja attend military parade ? Royal Central

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King Harald attended the opening of the International Summer School at the University of Oslo this evening:

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King Harald and Queen Sonja visited flood-affected eastern Norway ? Royal Central

Eastern Norway has been hit by one of the worst floods in over 20 years. King Harald and Queen Sonja have visited the areas that have been affected by floods and the storm ?Hans?.

King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the flood area in the Drammen region after the King had attended his weekly Council of state where the floodings were also the top priority.

The royal couple started their visit in Mj?ndalen, where they met the local population and personnel who work on site. The king and queen also met representatives of the Norwegian Directorate of Water Resources and Energy.

The extreme weather has affected areas in southern Norway as well as parts of Sweden, causing landslides, floods and damage to infrastructure and property, especially in the Norwegian counties of Innlandet and Viken. In Norway, 4.000 people have been evacuated and two dams have collapsed.

The visit of the king and queen was announced just hours before it took place. It was also confirmed that the Crown Prince will visit flood-affected areas in Hole, Ringerike and S?ndre Land in the coming days.

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New building to open at Queen Sonja?s Art Stable ? Royal Central

In connection with Queen Sonja?s 80th birthday the Queen Sonja Art Stable was opened in Oslo. Located just beside the Royal Palace the Art Stable has now for many years been an exhibition hall for royal history and modern art. Now a new building is part of the complex.

After several years of restoration, the Castle?s historic riding house is opened to the public in Oslo. The venue will become a part of the Art Stable and be used for exhibitions and performances.

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Debarkation of the royal ship Norge in the port of Oslo, Norway. 3 October 2023

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The Norwegian royals participated in the opening of Parliament. The King read his government prepared speech from the throne. Dress code was uniforms for the King and Crown Prince with Queen Sonja in day wear. The Crown Princess is still on sick leave.

Norwegian royals observe tradition as they inaugurate new Parliament session ? Royal Central

King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new legislative season.

On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness arrived at the Parliament building in an open car, as tradition dictates. The short piece of Karl Johans Gate (Oslo?s main street) that leads from the Palace to the Parliament was full of Norwegian flags, as well as soldiers in parade and members of the public.

Upon their arrival, the royals were welcomed by a representation of MPs, who led them inside, where they sat on the thrones that had been specially prepared for them. King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon wore their full military uniforms, while Queen Sonja donned a black and white ensemble.

Storting President Masud Gharahkhani declared the session legal, one of his first acts as the head of the newly re-elected presidency. The process happened in a special session on Monday.

From the central throne, the King pronounced his speech; traditionally, it is written by the government in power, and it outlines the intentions of the executive for the upcoming year. This year, the government has vowed to start discussing proposals for the state budget as early as this Friday.

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Tonight the annual Gala for members of the Storting was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo. TM the King and Queen, the Crown Prince couple and Princess Astrid were in attendance.

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I'm happy to see King Harald up and out. He's been experiencing health issues this year.

King Harald puts a spotlight on brand new defence tools ? Royal Central

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King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, are attending the #NobelPrize ceremony in Oslo.

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A gallery of some of the gatherings of the day. As usual the Queen wears a bright coloured skirt for the evening, a contrast to earlier in the day when she and CPss M-M wore dark colours at the ceremony. King Harald actually looks very well even though he has obvious mobility problems.

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King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon attended the Church Parade of His Majesty The King's Guard at Oslo Cathedral this morning:

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway misses out on festive family portrait due to covid - as fans wish her a 'speedy recovery' | Daily Mail Online

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King Harald of Norway, 86, sets the record straight on possible abdication following Queen Margrethe's shock decision | HELLO!
We have wait and see King will abdicate or still head of state due his health but he been head of state since 1991 for 33 years after his father?s death article says his health not excellent or will torch to his son Crown Prince Harald to become King we have wait and see what in the store in house of Norway Royals

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Today, January 25, Queen Sonja attended the opening of the exhibition "Leonard Rickhard: Between Construction and Collapse" at the Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo:

Dronning Sonja til stede p? ?pningen av Leonard Rickhard-utstilling ? NRK S?rlandet ? Lokale nyheter, TV og radio

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Queen Sonja attended the opening concert of the "Year of the Orchestra" in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Youth Orchestra Federation (UNOF) this evening:

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Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon hosted a reception at the Royal Palace to mark the opening of the 750th anniversary of Magnus Lagab?te's landslov ? The Norwegian Law Code of 1274 , January 31:

Opning av Landslovjubileet 2024 - Det norske kongehus

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HEALTH UPDATE:

King Harald V of Norway (86) has had his sick leave extended, and another engagement cancelled. Earlier this week, the Norwegian Royal Household announced the King had a "respiratory infection", but was due to carry out royal duties over the weekend.

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King Harald welcomed Swiss President Viola Amherd for an audience in Oslo today:

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His Majesty the King is back at work today, Monday 22 April. In connection with the King resuming his work, some changes will be made to his program going forward.

From when the King is back at work today, he will resume his constitutional duties as head of state, conduct meetings and audiences at the Palace, as well as official visits around Norway.

However, the king will make adjustments to his program in the future, due to his age. This will entail a permanent reduction in the number and scope of activities in which the King participates. Practical arrangements will also be made in the implementation of his official activity.

His Majesty the King is happy to be back and resume his work.

Changes in His Majesty the King's activities going forward

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King Harald received the three new ambassadors of Argentina, Costa Rica and Sweden, who handed over their credentials and thus can now act as ambassadors for their countries in Norway.

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