Norweigan Monarchy Current Events

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King Harald returns to full royal duties.

King Harald on good form as he fully resumes public engagements after health issues ? Royal Central

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King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon watched His Majesty The King's Guard perform in the Palace Square from the Palace Balcony today:

Drilloppvisning for Kongen - Det norske kongehus

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Queen Sonja presided over the opening of the new House of Norway in Minneapolis, Minnesota:

?pnet Norway House i Minneapolis - Det norske kongehus

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I am impressed by how many of the ladies are wearing bunad to the event.

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TM the King and Queen, the Crown Princely couple and  the King's sister, Princess Astrid attended the annual gala for the Stortinget.

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Queen Sonja visits Ukrainian refugees at Oslo Sanitetsforening in Smestad today -

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King Harald and Queen Sonja will host a gala dinner for the diplomatic corps, with Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Astrid in attendance.

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King Harald marks important Sami event ? Royal Central

King Harald of Norway has attended the celebration of Sami National Day at the Oslo City Hall.

Five hundred guests were in attendance at the event, which has been a tradition in Oslo since 2003 to celebrate the indigenous group in Norway who has faced challenges in preserving their history and cultural identity.

The day began with the Sami flag being raised in the courtyard of the town hall while the national anthem, ?S?mi soga l?vlla,? was played on the town hall?s carillon.

King Harald was greeted by Mayor Marianne Borgen, Ann Finnborg of the 6 February committee, a representative of the Sami parliament, and Aili Guttorm, general manager of the House of the Sami People, upon his arrival at Oslo City Hall.

Tatjana Kolpus and Aina Madelen Aslaksen hosted the celebration that featured performances by kindergarten children and students from the Sami school in Oslo.

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King Harald receives the speaker of the German Parliament.

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King Harald showed support for veterans ? Royal Central

King Harald of Norway has honoured Norwegian veterans at an event organised by the Norwegian Veterans? Association for International Operations (NVIO).

The King, who is patron of the organisation, discussed the importance of peer support and the skills veterans acquired during their time in the military.

The meeting was attended by around 60 delegates from across Norway. The NVIO President Ole Asbj?rn Fauske spoke of the importance of individual veterans? competence. With over 62,000 surviving veterans in Norway, the skills and expertise they have acquired during their service can be utilised in many contexts, which is a valuable asset that the country can use.

Norway has a rich history of military engagement in international operations, and the Norwegian Veterans? Association for International Operations plays a vital role in supporting the veterans who have served in these operations.

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King Harald V of Norway has been admitted to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo.

The king has been diagnosed with an infection that needs to be treated in hospital and he will remain there for several days.

The Royal Court in Oslo says that His Majesty?s condition is stable.

The King of Norway was due to be at Akershus fortress on Monday afternoon to mark the Day of Atonement and National Veterans Day. Crown Prince Haakon will take over that role.

King Harald is scheduled to receive Italian President Sergio Mattarella on a state visit to Norway later this week. It is not clear yet whether he will be able to carry out those engagements.

King Harald hospitalised with an infection ? Royal Central
Hopefully King Harald get better soon but Crown Prince Haakon will fill out for his father?s duties

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Crown Prince Haakon steps in for ill father on Liberation Day ? Royal Central

Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in for his ill father on Liberation Day.

King Harald was unfortunately ill during this year?s Liberation Day, but Crown Prince Haakon was ready to take over the task of participating in the ceremonies. The Norwegian monarch was admitted to hospital on 8 May. The King has been diagnosed with an infection that needs to be treated in hospital and will remain there for several days.

The King of Norway was due to be at Akershus Fortress to mark the Day of Atonement and National Veterans Day. However, due to his illness, he could not attend, and the Crown Prince participated in his place. Crown Prince Haakon has proven to be a worthy representative of Norway on previous occasions, and his participation on Liberation Day shows that the Norwegian Royal Family stands together and continues to carry out its duties despite challenges.

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The incoming State Visit from Italy to Norway will continue as planned even though King Harald is ill.

Arrival video for the President of Italy and his daughter.

Mattarella arriva ad Oslo Norvegia - YouTube

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Gala dinner in honor of the President and his daughter and in attendance Queen Sonja, CP Haakon, CPss Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid.

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I hadn't realized until now that was Sergio Matarella's daughter. Just seen his wife died in 2012, so Laura has stepped in as de facto first lady during her father's presidency.

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@TudorQueen -Yes I had not realized that until the last incoming State Visit for Italy that his daughter was in that role.

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Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father?s health ? Royal Central

The Royal Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick leave for the rest of the week.

As such, Crown Prince Regent Haakon will take over the King?s planned programme for this week, which includes the planned state visit from Italy.

While Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were marking the 10th anniversary of the Asker football street team, the heir to the throne answered some press questions about his father?s health.

His Royal Highness said: ?Fortunately, his condition is going well. He is recovering and will probably be in the hospital for a few more days. We are happy that he is recovering. He is, of course, upset that he won?t be able to join the state visit from Italy this week, but the rest of us will try to accommodate as best we can. So I think it will probably go well. Then we can hope he recovers relatively quickly. He is recovering well. So we hope so.?

Another important event is just a week away ? Norway?s National Day. According to tradition, the Royal Family will wave to the Children?s Parade in Oslo from the palace balcony. However, the Crown Prince does not know whether the King will be well enough to greet the people on National Day.

The Crown Prince remarked: ?He must take the time it takes to recover. So that is our first priority. I think he himself certainly hopes to be back by 17 May, but we have to follow the doctors? recommendation. He just has to take the time it takes.?

It is well known that there is a lower threshold for admitting King Harald, 86, to hospital, than other people. His Majesty has been hospitalised several times in recent years. The most recent time was also for an infection.

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King Harald of Norway has been released from the Hospital after a week long stay for an infection.

The palace has said the King & doctors will decide tomorrow if King Harald is well enough to participate in National Day celebrations on Wednesday.

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The Norway Palace has announced that King Harald is feeling well enough to participate in tomorrow?s National Day (Constitution Day) celebrations.

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It's National Day in Norway today. King Harald has recovered and is able to join in the festivities. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is celebrating her graduation from secondary school with classmates and is not present today.

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Relieved to see the king out of the hospital and able to take part in the festivities  :flower3:

Also happy not to see Ingrid. Yes she is a royal and future queen but its good they get to enjoy some normalcy in their student days as well. Time enough to be on the balcony for years to come.

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Relieved to see the king out of the hospital and able to take part in the festivities  :flower3:

Also happy not to see Ingrid. Yes she is a royal and future queen but its good they get to enjoy some normalcy in their student days as well. Time enough to be on the balcony for years to come.

I agree. I am so glad that the King has managed to take part in things once more after his latest stint in hospital. As for Ingrid, I?ve been very impressed with her demeanour as second in line for several years now. She has always seemed to me to be a very down to earth and responsible young lady, eager to participate in any events, and also a loving family member.

I hope she enjoys the next few years. Because of M-M?s health concerns and her grandfather?s age and health she may well to asked to participate in royal duties earlier than most but hopefully her education will be completed by then.

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With her pulmonary fibrosis sadly MM is basically on borrowed time. Her health will only get worse. And with Harald failing as well, yes Ingrid will likely be called on much earlier then anyone planned.

Thankfully her grandmother is still in descent health, so hopefully she can focus on school for a few years till she has to really step up.

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With her pulmonary fibrosis sadly MM is basically on borrowed time. Her health will only get worse. And with Harald failing as well, yes Ingrid will likely be called on much earlier then anyone planned.

Thankfully her grandmother is still in descent health, so hopefully she can focus on school for a few years till she has to really step up.

Yes, Queen Sonja presses on always. She?s a marvel for her age. And the King of course refuses to give in to anything. It is terribly sad that MM has this terrible incurable condition but at least at the moment she continues with some duties. I?m sure they are all an inspiration to Ingrid in their different way, as is her father too, of course. May Ingrid be a help and support to him in the years to come!

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Queen Sonja attended the opening of the 2023 Bergen International Festival Exhibition at Bergen Kunsthall today:

Bes?kte ?rets festspillutstilling - Det norske kongehus