King Harald And Queen Sonja Current Events: July 2004 - June 2005

[GrandDuchess]

King Harald was in Holmenkollen today to enjoy the classic skiing competitions together with his sister Princess Astrid. Here are a few pictures, posted by Lisa on the Scandinavian Royals Message Board:

[Lyonnaise]

from Polfoto.. King Harald at the skiiing competition

[Josefine]

press conference at the royal castle in about 45 minutes the topic is unknown

[KikkiB]

Just read on tv that the Norwegian court has issued a speedy pressconference!! It said that it isn't common that the court does this, so it must be something important! And since I don't know what it is yet I post my message here :) I'll keep you posted as soon as the pressconference is on!

[KikkiB]

The king has to undergo heart surgery. It is not serious! He has had troubles with his heart for some time. One of his heart flaps doesn't work properly, there is a narrowness in his heart making the blood flow slower. It is not an uncommon with men in the kings age. He will be operated after easter, so that he still can participate in some of the centennial celebrations. He will be on sick leave for about two months.

[Mandy]

From www.bt.dk (Translation summary please)

Borgmester-medalje til Sonja
Norges dronning Sonja fik en flot medaljepåskønnelse fra Washingtons borgmester, da hun besøgte »Thomson Elementary School«, hvor sjetteklasse-elever har haft travlt med et projekt om Norge i anledning af, at Norge i år har været selvstændigt kongedømme i 100 år. Dronning Sonja var mere end tilfreds med elevernes præstation og også med det minde, hun fik om besøget. cath/Foto: Reuters

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Originally Posted by KikkiB

The king has to undergo heart surgery. It is not serious! He has had troubles with his heart for some time. One of his heart flaps doesn't work properly, there is a narrowness in his heart making the blood flow slower. It is not an uncommon with men in the kings age. He will be operated after easter, so that he still can participate in some of the centennial celebrations. He will be on sick leave for about two months.

Oh that so sad.I'm really sorry for the Royal Family,and the Norwegians at the beginning of their Centennial year.I hope he can recover the sick.

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Originally Posted by KikkiB

The king has to undergo heart surgery. It is not serious! He has had troubles with his heart for some time. One of his heart flaps doesn't work properly, there is a narrowness in his heart making the blood flow slower. It is not an uncommon with men in the kings age. He will be operated after easter, so that he still can participate in some of the centennial celebrations. He will be on sick leave for about two months.

That really sad.I'm really sorry for his family and the Norwegian.It's so sad at their respectable King get sick and surgery at the beggining of their centennial year.But i really hope that The king's health will be better.

[Larzen]

Queen Sonja was present for the inaguration of the new bishop, together with Haakon and Mette-Marit, they were also present for "church coffe" at Oslo Town Hall after the ceremony in the church (colourpress.com)

[HMQueenElizabethII]

According to GREMB,Queen Sonja and PM Bondevik will attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II on Friday.

[norwegianne]

Queen Sonja and Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik will represent Norway at the funeral of his Holiness Pope John Paul II. Bishop Finn Wagle from Nidaros will represent the Norwegian Church.

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Queen Sonja at Pope's funeral:

1.Queen Sonja talking to President Hamid Karzai
2.Queen Sonja tands next to Queen Silvia

[Genevieve]

Originally Posted by HMQueenElizabethII

Queen Sonja at Pope's funeral:

1.Queen Sonja talking to President Hamid Karzai
2.Queen Sonja tands next to Queen Silvia

Why did Queen Sonja wear a hat at the Pope's funeral while the other women (royal and otherwise) wore the lace coverings?

It sure has been a rollar coaster of a week for Queen Sonja: attending the Pope's funeral, a second surgery for her husband plus the birth of her third granddaughter.

[GrandDuchess]

Queen Sonja today, Monday 11 April, as she attended the International Donor Country Conference on Sudan in Oslo. Pictures from Imagine:

[GrandDuchess]

A press release from the Royal Court today annouced that Queen Sonja will represent the Royal Family and Norway at the funeral of Prince Rainier in Monaco on Friday, 15 April. It has also been decided that the flag at the palace balcony will fly at half mast during the funeral.

[GrandDuchess]

A few more of Queen Sonja today, Monday 11 April, as she attended the International Donor Country Conference on Sudan in Oslo. Here she is with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and his Swedish wife Nane. Pictures from AAP: