Calendar of Official Engagements for the Norwegian Royal Family: AUG 2005- DEC 2008


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Official calendar for OCTOBER 2007

01.10.2007
The King grants the Chief of Staff Air Force audience (11:30).

The King grants Per Fridtjov Bosaksen, appointed officer of The Order of St Olav, audience (12:45).

The King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit.

02.10.2007
The King will undertake the formal opening of the 152nd session of the Storting. the Queen and Crown Prince also attends

The King and Queen and The Crown Prince attend luncheon following the formal opening of the 152nd session of the Storting (14:00).

04.10.2007
The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King grants the President of the National Assembly of New Zealand, Her Excellency Ms Margaret Wilson, audience (13:00).

The Queen attends the opening of the new additon to The Norwegian Academy of Music's premises (13:00)

The King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

05.10.2007
The King grants the Ambassador of Cuba, His Excellency Mr Jorge Néstor Lamadrid Mascaró, a farewell audience (12:30).

06.10.2007
The King and Queen attend the official opening of the gas field Ormen Lange, Aukra.

Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attend Norwegian harvest festival in Minnesota, USA.

08.10.2007
The Queen attends the children's festival "Barn er bra!" in Haugesund

The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30)

The King grants representatives of the association Norwegian Dragoons, Mr. Jan Kristian Næss and Mr. Helge Korslund, Audience (12:30).

The Crown Prince attends a lecture at Oslo Militære Samfund -Oslo Military Society (19:00).

10.10.2007
The King attends commemorative lecture in honour of Norwegian explorer, scientist and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (18:00).

The Crown Prince opens conference on transport and logistics.
Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attend Norwegian harvest festival in North Dakota, USA.

The Crown Princess attends the opening of a new ward at Asker and Bærum Hospital.

11.10.2007
The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King grants the new Ambassador of Belgium a formal audience 11:15.

The King grants the new Ambassador of Jordan a formal audience (11:45).

The King and Queen host a gala dinner for the Norwegian Bishops. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).

12.10.2007
The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).

The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The Crown Prince attends reception marking the 50th anniversary of The Norwegian Association of the Deafblind, Oslo Town Hall (13:00)

The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps (13:30).

The Crown Prince attends the Anders Jahre's Awards for Medical Research, University of Oslo (17:30)

15.10.2007
The Crown Prince grants The President of Liberia, Her Excellency Ms Ellen Johnsen-Sirleaf, audience (12:30).

The Crown Prince grants the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Her Excellency Dr Asha-Rose Migiro, audience (12:30)

The Crown Prince attends meeting in World Economic Forum, Washington.

The King and Queen to Germany on state visit. DAY 1
The King and Queen are greeted by His Excellency President Horst Köhler and Mrs Köhler at Schloss Bellevue. (12:30).

The King and Queen meet with Mayor and Minister-president Klaus Wowereit (15:45).

The King and Queen are the guests of President and Mrs Köhler at official dinner at Schloss Bellevue (19:30

16.10.2007
State visit to Germany DAY 2

The King and Queen visit Neue Wache for wreath-laying ceremony (09:35).

The King and Queen visit Jüdisches Museum (10:00).

The King and Queen meet with Her Excellency Chancellor Angela Merkel in Bundeskanzleramt (11:30).

The King and Queen attend the presentation of the Willy Brandt Award (13:00).

The King visits the Nordic embassy for the exhibitions "Detour" and "Norwegian Design" (15:35)

The King visits the company Deutsche See (16:10).

The Queen gives her presentation ”Impressions of Norway” (18:30).

The King and Queen attend the event "Taste of Norway" (19:45).

17.10.2007
The Crown Princess visits HIV Norway for a briefing on their activities (12:00)

State visit to Germany DAY 3
The King and Queen arrive in Düsseldorf, where they are greeted by the President of Nordhrein-Westfalen, His Excellency Mr Jürgen Rüttgers and Mrs Rüttgers (11:00).

The Queen visits Red Dot Design Museum in Essen (15:30).

The King opens the Statkraft gasworks in Knapsack (16:15)

The Queen visits the Norwegian-German youth forum (16:20).

The King and Queen attends reception at the closing of energy seminar at Rheinterrassen (19:00)

18.10.2007
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are hosting a formal dinner at their estate Skaugum (18:30).

19.10.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King and Queen attend the uveiling of memorial to the victims of the tsunami 26.12.2004 (Bygdøy,13:00).

20.10.2007
The King attends the 125 years' anniversary dinner of "Kavaleriklubben" at Akershus Castle (19:00).

21.10.2007
The King attends the centennial church service of the Student congreation, the Palace chapel (11:00).

The Queen attends the fundraiser "Together for the children" as patron of this year's campaign.

24.10.2007
The Crown Princess attends children's parade and birthday celebrations marking the United Nations Day (12:00).

25.10.2007
The Crown Princess opens the exhibition "Our Sacred Rooms", International Cultural Center and Museum (15:00).

The King and Queen are hosting a dinner for the members of parliament (20:00).

26.10.2007
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King grants Mr Johannes Sannesmoen, appointed Officer of The Order of Merit, audience (12:30).

The King grants Mr Erik Tandberg, appointed Officer of The Order of St. Olav, audience (12:45).

The King grants Supreme Court Judge Georg Fr. Rieber-Mohn a farewell audience (13:00).

28.10.2007
The Crown Prince travels to Burundi as Goodwill Ambassador on behalf of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
 
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Official Calendar for November 2007

01.11.2007
The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).

02.11.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King grants Mr Øystein Dahle, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

The King grants Mr Emil Ekker, appointed Officer of The Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (12:45).

05.11.2007
The Crown Princess visits the Nicaraguan capital Managua as Special Representative for UNAIDS 5 - 7 November.

06.11.2007
The Crown Prince attends The Glass Bear Awards at Oslo Congress Centre (15:30).

08.11.2007
The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The Crown Prince visits CULCOM (Cultural complexity in the New Norway) at the University of Oslo (11:00).

The King grants the President of Romania, His Excellency Mr Traian Basescu, audience (13:00).

The King is hosting an official luncheon in honour of His Excellency Mr Traian Basescu, President of Romania (13:15).

09.11.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

10.11.2007
The King attends the ladies' Cup final at Bislett Stadium, Oslo (16:00)

11.11.2007
The King attends the 800th anniversary of the Church of Our Lady (Vår Frue Kirke) in Trondheim (11:00).

The Crown Prince attends Norwegian Armed Forces Memorial Day, Akerhus castle (13:00).

The Crown Princess attends the men's cup final at Ullevål Stadium, Oslo (13:15).

12.11.2007
The King grants The Chief of Defence audience (11:30).

The King grants Mr Åge Aleksandersen, Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

The King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

15.11.2007
The King grants the new Ambassador of Ghana a formal audience (11:15).

The King grants the new Ambassador of Liberia a formal audience (11:45).

The King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

16.11.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King grants Mr Guldbrand Bakken, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

19.11.2007
The Crown Prince opens international conference "No More Excuses – Strengthen commitment to ending violence against the girl child", Oslo (09:00).

20.11.2007
The Crown Princess attends the opening of the University of Agder, Kristiansand (11:00).

The Crown Princess visits occupational rehabilitation enterprise Varodd AS, Kristiansand (14:30).

21.11.2007
The Crown Princess attends the seminar Violence within close relations at Ingeniørenes Hus in Oslo (09:00).

23.11.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King grants harp player Willy Postma, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:45).

The King grants trumpet player Ole Edvard Antonsen, appointed Commander of the Order of St Olav, audience (13:00).

The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).

26.11.2007
The King and Queen and The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are hosting a luncheon for The Crown Prince and Crown Princess’ Humanitarian Fund (13:30).

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are giving a banquet/dinner at Skaugum in relation to the mental health day (18:30)

The King attends lecture at Oslo Military Society (19:00).

27.11.2007
The Crown Prince attends the launching of the Human Development Report 2007/2008 by UNDP, Oslo (12:30).

The Crown Princess attends the World Day for Mental Health 2007 in Skedsmo (13:00).

28.11.2007
The Crown Prince presents the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2007, Håkonshallen, Bergen (14:00).

The Crown Princess attends conference on racism and discrimination - national and international perspectives, Oslo Congress Centre (13:30)

The King grants the Prime Minister of Finland, His Excellency Mr Matti Taneli Vanhanen, audience (13:45).

29.11.2007
The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King grants the new Ambassador of Oman, His Excellency Mr Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harthy, a formal audience (11:15).

The King grants the new Ambassador of Luxemburg, His Excellency Mr Pierre-Louis Lorenz, a formal audience (11:15).

The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps (13:30).

The Crown Princess attends the gala performance Full Circle, marking the 20th anniversary of "Aksept" and the World Aids Day, in Bærum kulturhus (20:00)

The Crown Prince attends Young Global Leaders' meeting in Helsinki.

30.11.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King grants Mr Ole D. Mjøs of the Nobel Committee audience (12:30).
 
Official Calendar for DECEMBER 2007

01.12.2007
The Queen opens the bridge connecting Lofoten to the mainland in Gullesfjordbotn.

03.12.2007
The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30).

The King grants sculptor Skule Walsvik, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

The King is hosting a luncheon for the members of the council of The Order of St Olav (13:30).

04.12.2007
The King and Queen are hosting a gala dinner for the county governors at The Royal Palace. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).

06.12.2007
The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King and Queen are hosting a gala dinner for the members of The Supreme Court. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).
 
Official Calendar for DECEMBER 2007

01.12.2007
The Queen opens the bridge connecting Lofoten to the mainland in Gullesfjordbotn.

03.12.2007
The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30).

The King grants sculptor Skule Walsvik, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

The King is hosting a luncheon for the members of the council of The Order of St Olav (13:30).

04.12.2007
The King and Queen are hosting a gala dinner for the county governors at The Royal Palace. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).

06.12.2007
The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King and Queen are hosting a gala dinner for the members of The Supreme Court. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).

07.12.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The Crown Prince grants Ms Vigdis Moe Skarstein and Mr Einar Solbu, representatives of The Wergeland Year 2008, audience (11:45).

The King grants nurse Marie Aakre, appointed Officer of The Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

08.12.2007
Princess Astrid attends the Dissimilis Christmas Concert in Lommedalen Church (19:00).

10.12.2007
The King grants Police Commissioner Ingelin Killengreen audience (10:00).

The King grants Mr David R. Anderson, President of Saint Olaf College, audience (10:45).

The King grants the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize audience (12:00).

The King and Queen and The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo Town Hall (13:00).

11.12.2007
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2007 in Oslo Spectrum (20:00).

13.12.2007
The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King grants the new Ambassador of Jamaica, His Excellency Mr Burchell Anthony Whiteman, a formal audience (11:15).

The King grants the new Ambassador of Burundi, Her Excellency Ms Domitille Barancira, a formal audience (11:45).

The King grants the President of the Federation Council of Russia, His Excellency Mr Sergey Mironov, audience (12:15).

14.12.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The Queen grants Ms Marta Kuzma of the Office for Contemporary Art Norway, audience (12:00).

The King grants Author Guri Vesaas, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

The King grants Author and Priest Eyvind Skeie, appointed Commander of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:45).

The Queen grants representatives of The Ibsen Year, Mr Bentein Baardson and Mr Lars Roar Langslet, audience (13:00).

18.12.2007
The King and His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attend HM The King's Guard's annual church pararade in Trinity Church, Oslo (10:00).

20.12.2007
The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

21.12.2007
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (12:00).

The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for the members of the government. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (12:30).
 
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Official calendar for JANUARY 2008

03.01.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


07.01.2008
Audience

His Majesty The King grants The Chief of Defence audience (11:30).

07.01.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Ireland, Her Excellency Ms Thelma Maria Doran, a farewell audience (12:30).

07.01.2008
Oslo Military Society
His Majesty The King attends lecture by the Minister of Defence at Oslo Military Society (19:00).

10.01.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

11.01.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


11.01.2008
Gunnar Sønsteby
His Majesty The King and His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attend reception in honour of war hero Gunnar Sønsteby's 90th anniversary, Akershus Castle (12:00).


11.01.2008
European Capital of Culture
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the opening of Stavanger as European Capital of Culture.


14.01.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).

14.01.2008
Gala performance
Her Majesty The Queen attends The Norwegian National Opera's gala performance in Longyearbyen, Svalbard.


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January 2008 Continued

16-TRH the Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend an international seminar on ethics and finance

17-HM the King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience

17-HM the King attends the Men's Handball European Championships

18-HM the King grants the Prime Minister Audience

18-HM the King presides of the Council of State

18-HRH the Crown Prince grants representatives of the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra audience

18-HRH the Crown Prince grants representatives of Nordland Music Week audience

18-HRH the Crown Prince grants representatives of the Christian Radich Foundation audience
 
January part 3

31.01.2008
Picasso - figure and image
Her Majesty The Queen opens the exhibition Picasso - figure and image at Bergen Art Museum (18:00).

31.01.2008

The Wergeland Year
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the opening of The Wergeland Year in the University Hall, Oslo (19:00).

31.01.2008

Anniversary
His Majesty The King attends the 125th anniversary of The Association for the Promotion of Skiing, Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica (19:00).



FEBRUARY 2008


01.02.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

01.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Ms Sissel Rogne and Mr Sverre Lodgaard of The Norwegian Polytechnic Society, audience (12:30).

04.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Home Guard audience (11:30).

04.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Brigadier Kristin Lund audience (12:30).

04.02.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr Igor M. Sagach, a farewell audience (12:45).

05.02.2008
Energy Week 2008
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince opens Energy Week 2008, Radisson SAS, Oslo (10:00).

05.02.2008
The Heart Campaign 2008
His Majesty The King attends the opening of The Heart Campaign 2008, University Hall, Oslo (13:00)

07.02.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Mauritania, His Excellency Mr Mamadou Diakité, a formal audience (11:15).

07.02.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Burundi, Her Excellency Ms Domitille Barancira, a farewell audience (11:45).

07.02.2008
Reception
His Majesty the King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

07.02.2008
Exhibition
Her Majesty The Queen attends the opening of the exhibition "The Mountain in Norwegian art from 1800 until today" at Henie Onstad Art Centre at Høvikodden (19:00).

08.02.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

08.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty grants Major General Kjell O. Skare audience (12:30).

08.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants ombudsman Arne Fliflet audience (12:45).

11.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff Air Force audience (11:30).

11.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants County Governor Hjalmar Sunde a farewell audience (12:30).

11.02.2008
Reception
His Majesty the King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

13.02.2008
Skiing club Ull
His Majesty The King attends the 125th anniversary of the Skiing club Ull (17:30).

14.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

18.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Director Knut. E. Schrøder, Commander of the Order of St Olav, audience (11:15).

18.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).

18.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Professor Olav Åsmund Smidsrød, apointed Officer of The Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

18.02.2008
Audience
Their Majesties The King and Queen grant Mr Trygve G. Nordby, Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross, audience (12:45).

18.02.2008
Anniversary dinner
His Majesty The King attends the Norwegian Skiing Association's centenary dinner in Oslo Townhall.

20.02.2008
Norwegian Polar Club
Her Majesty The Queen attends event marking the 75th anniversary of the Norwegian Polar Club, Gamle Logen (19:00).

21.02.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

23.02.2008
Special Olympics
Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise attends the opening of Special Olympics Norway in Holmenkollen.

25.02.2008
Audience
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess grant Mr José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, audience (13:20).

25.02.2008
Official luncheon
Their Royal Highnessess The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend official luncheon in honour of Mr José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission (13:35).

26.02.2008
Audience
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince grants Mr George Schultz audience.

29.02.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

29.02.2008
Dansens Hus
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the opening of "Dansens Hus" - House of Dance - the national dance scene, Oslo (19:30)



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MARCH 2008

03.03.2008
Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attends board meeting of Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund (10:00).

The King grants The Chief of Defence audience (11:30).

The King grants Composer and Conductor Christian Eggen, appointed Commander of The Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

The King grants Rear Admiral Louise Bastviken audience (12:45).

The King grants the Ambassador of Turkey, His Excellency Mr Mehmet Kazim Görkay, a farewell audience (13:00).

The Crown Prince takes part in the military exercise referred to as "Øvelse Nordlys" (Northern Light) 3-7 March.

04.03.2008
The King grants the President of Boliva, His Excellency Mr Juan Evo Morales Aima, audience (13:15).

The King attends luncheon in honour of The President of Bolivia, His Excellency Mr Juan Evo Morales Aima (13:30).

05.03.2008
The King inspects the Royal Marines' exercise in Northern Norway.

06.03.2008
The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

The King grants Mr Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the OECD, audience (12:15).

The Crown Princess attends "Open day" at the PRO Centre in Oslo (14:00).

The King and Queen attend the opening of the new National Museum - Architecture in Oslo (17:00).

07.03.2008
The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

The King and Queen visit Blinderveien School (13:00).

08.03.2008
The King and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attend Holmenkollen Ski Festival (09:00).

09.03.2008
The King and Queen, he Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attend the Holmenkollen Ski Festival.

10.03.2008
The King attends event at Oslo Military Society (19:00).

11.03.2008
UNAIDS
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the UNAIDS Young Leaders Summit in San Francisco 11 - 14 March.

13.03.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


13.03.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of the Vatican City, His Excellency Mr Emil Paul Tscherrig, a formal audience (11:15).


13.03.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Albania, His Excellency Mr Ruhi Hado, a formal audience (11:45).


13.03.2008
Scholarships
Her Majesty The Queen attends the presentation of the RWE Dea Scholarships in music, Gamle Logen (19:00).

13.03.2008
The Booth Award
His Majesty The King attends the premiere of the movie "Gatas Gynt" (The Gynt of the streets) and the presentation of the Salvation Army Booth Award 19:00).


14.03.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


EASTER VACATIONS
14.03.-25.03.2008

25.03.2008
Fast audiens
H.M. Kongen mottar utenriksråden i audiens (10:00)

25.03.2008
Audience

His Majesty The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


28.03.2008
Council of State

His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


28.03.2008
The Norwegian Opera House

Her Majesty The Queen attends a guided tour of the new Norwegian Opera House (11:00).

28.03.2008
Eidskog Volunteer bureau

His Majesty The King visits Eidskog Volunteer bureau (13:30).

31.03.2008
Audience

His Majesty The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30).
 
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April 2008


03.04.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Culture and Church Affairs audience (09:30).


03.04.2008
Music Award
Her Highness Princess Astrid attends the finals of the Princess Astrid Music Award 2008 in Olavshallen, Trondheim (19:30).


03.04.2008
Children's conference
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends children's conference on diversity and climate.


04.04.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


04.04.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Ms Christina Mattsson, Commander of The Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (12:30).


04.04.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Dr Hans Henrik Brummer, Commander of The Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (12:45).


05.04.2008
Ridderrennet
Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise attends Ridderrennet 2008 at Beitostølen (09:30).

07.04.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff Air Force audience (11:30).


07.04.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Ms Barbro Bursell, Commander of The Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (12:30).
April 10-Her Highness Princess Astrid attends the centenary celebration of the Norwegian YWCA in London

April 10-His Majesty the King attends events commemorating the outbreak of WWII in Norway

April 11-His Majesty the King grants the prime minister audience

April 11-His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace

April 11-His Majesty the King grants Mr. Anders S. Veel and Mr. Lars Farnes of the Norwegian Anchorite Club audience

April 12-Their Majesties the King and Queen grant the German Chancellor Her Excellency Angela Merkel audience

April 12-Their Majesties the King and Queen and Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess attending the opening of the new opera house in Oslo

17.04.2008 -Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

17.04.2008- United World College
Her Majesty The Queen visits Red Cross Nordic United World College in Fjaler, Sogn og Fjordane (17. - 18. apri

18.04.2008- Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

18.04.2008 Care homes
Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise attends the opening of the new care homes, The Conrad Svensen Centre, in Oslo (11:00).


18.04.2008
National AIDS Council
His Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends meeting at The National AIDS Council (12:30).

18.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Johannes Malvin Eide, appointed Officer of The Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

18.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants Rear Admiral Jo Georg Gade audience (12:45).

18.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Douglas E. Coe, Washington DC, audience (13:00).

21.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).



21.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants Governor Yuri Evdokimov, appointed Commander of The Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (12:30).

21.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants The President of the National Assembly of Denmark, His Excellency Mr Thor Pedersen, audience (12:45)

21.04.2008 Reception
His Majesty the King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

22.04.2008 A defense for the future
His Majesty The King attends "A defense for the future", a meeting at the The Norwegian Polytechnic Society (17:00)

22.04.2008 The Norwegian Institute in Rome
Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess visits The Norwegian Institute in Rome.

24.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

24.04.2008 Reception
His Majesty the King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

24.04.2008 The Church City Mission
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends board meeting in The Church City Mission (16:30)

25.04.2008 The Church City Mission
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends board meeting in The Church City Mission (09:00)

25.04.2008 Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

25.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants the President of the National Assembly of Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Pavol Paska, audience (12:30).

25.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Gerhard Heiberg audience (13:00).

25.04.2008 Ballet
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the ballet at Stage 2, The Norwegian Opera and Ballet (20:00).

26.04.2008 Battle of Trangen
His Majesty attends event marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Trangen, Åsnes (13:00).

26.04.2008 Operaparty
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the performance Operaparty at The Norwegian Opera and Ballet (18:00).

27.04.2008 Church service
His Majesty The King attends church service marking the 150th anniversary of the Trinity Church in Oslo (11:00).

28.04.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Chief of Defence audience (11:30).

28.04.2008 Bård Eker Design
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess visits Bård Eker Design in Fredrikstad (12:00).

28.04.2008 Reception
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends reception for volunteers working for the Nordic World Ski Championships 2011, Oslo Town Hall (18:00).

28.04.2008 WSC Oslo 2011
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends meeting of the World Ski Championships 2011 (18:00).



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May 2008

05.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30).

05.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants President Asbjørn Rolstadås and Secretary General Hein Johnson of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences, audience (12:30).

05.05.2008
Farewell audience

His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of France, Her Excellency Ms Chantal Poiret, a farewell audience (12:45).

05.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Ingrid M. Gjerde, Commander of His Majesty The King's guard, and Author Per Olav Hegge audience (13:00).

07.05.2008
Maihaugen Conference
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends conference at the Open Air Museum Maihaugen, Lillehammer (10:00).

08.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00)

08.05.2008
ForUM
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince is the main speaker at Forum for Environment and Development (ForUM) (10:00).

08.05.2008
Official dinner
His Majesty The King attends a dinner at the Norwegian Anchorite Club (19:00).

09.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).

09.05.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

09.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Inge Huse, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

14.05.2008
The Royal Yacht
His Majesty The King embarks the Royal Yacht Norge for inspection (15:00).

15.05.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (09:30).

15.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

15.05.2008
Oslo Chamber of commerce
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the centenary celebration of Oslo Chamber of commerce, Akershus palace (19:00).

17.05.2008
The children's parade in Asker
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess' family greets the children's parade in Asker, Skaugum (08:15).

17.05.2008
The children's parade in Oslo
The Royal House greets the children's parade in Oslo (10:30).

17.05.2008
Vestre Aker
Their Majesties The King and Queen visit the Vestre Aker district in Oslo (16:30).

21.05.2008
King Olav V's square
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend event in King Olav V's square, Bergen (12:25)

21.05.2008
Bergen International Festival
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the opening of the 56th Bergen International Festival (12:45)

21.05.2008
Official luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend official luncheon in Håkonshallen, Bergen (14:15).

21.05.2008
Premiere
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the premiere of the play "Art" ("Kunst") at the National Venue of Theatre, Bergen (19:10).

22.05.2008
Festival Exhibition 2008
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the opening of the Festival Exhibition 2008 in Bergen (13:00).

24.05.2008
Royal Wedding
Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Märtha Louise and Mr. Ari Behn will attend the wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark and Miss Marie Cavallier.

26.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).

26.05.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants representatives for the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club audience (12:45).

27.05.2008
Audience
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent grants the Secretary General of the United Nations audience (13:15).

27.05.2008
State visit to Portugal
Their Majesties The King and Queen make a state visit to Portugal 27 - 29 May 2008.

27.05.2008
Theme dinner
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince Regent and Crown Princess give a theme dinner (18:30)

28.05.2008
Lighthouses
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent visits the lighthouses at Haugjegla and Kjeungskjæret (09:30)

29.05.2008
Norwegian Air Ambulance
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent attends the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Air Ambulance (15:10)

29.05.2008
The Norwegian Bar Association
The Royal Highness The Prince Regent attends the centenary celebration of the Norwegian Bar Association, Oslo (17:15)

30.05.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

31.05.2008
HRH Crown Prince Frederik
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the 40th anniversary of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik (19:00).
 
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JUNE 2008

01.06.2008
"June night"
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the event "June night" at the birth place of Norwegian poet Hans Børli, Eidskog.

02.06.2008
Kirkens Familievern
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends seminar marking th 50th anniversary of Kirkens Familievern, Skjetten.

04.06.2008
Tolerance and Compassion
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends a reception at Tøyen Hovedgård presenting the project "Tolerance and Compassion", a part of the Henrik Wergeland anniversary (20:30)

05.06.2008
State visit from Vietnam
Their Majesties The King and Queen host a state visit from Vietnam 5 - 6 June.

05.06.2008
Conference
His Royal Highness The Crown Princes opens the informal Conference of European Ministers of Education in Oslo.

06.06.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

06.06.2008
Bislett Games 2008
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the Bislett Games 2008 (19:30).

09.06.2008
Ministry of Health and Care Services

Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess visit the Ministry of Health and Care Services (09:00).

09.06.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Chief of Police Benedicte Bjørnland, Vestfold, audience (12:45).

09.06.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Chief of Police Anne Rygh Pedersen, Telemark, audience (13:00).

09.06.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Indonesia, Her Excellency Ms Retno L.P. Marsudi, a farewell audience (13:15).

09.06.2008
Reception
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a reception on board the Royal Yacht Norge for members of the diplomatic corps (17:30).

10.06.2008
Reception
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a reception on board the Royal Yacht Norge for members of the diplomatic corps (17:30).
 
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12.06.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


12.06.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of India, His Excellency Mr Banbit A. Roy, a formal audience (11:15).


12.06.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of France, Her Excellency Ms Brigitte Collet, a formal audience (11:45).


12.06.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Ireland, His Excellency Mr G. Ansbro, a formal audience (12:15).


12.06.2008
Fashion show
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends a fashion show in Ballroom, Oslo (21:00).


13.06.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).


13.06.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


13.06.2008
Inspection of the Guard
His Majesty The King inspects His Majesty The King’s Guard. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will also be in attendance (12:00).


14.06.2008
Scouting championship
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the Norwegian scouting championship (09:00)


14.06.2008
Lofoten International Art Festival
Her Majesty The Queen opens Lofoten International Art Festival, Svolvær (15:00).


15.06.2008
Hans Egede
Her Majesty The Queen attends event marking the 250th anniversary of Hans Egede, Harstad (11:00).


16.06.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff Air Force audience (11:30).


17.06.2008
County visit to Nordland
Their Majesties The King and Queen are on a county visit to Nordland 17 - 19 June.


20.06.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


20.06.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Sudan, His Excellency Mr Mohamed Ali Eltom, a farewell audience (12:30).


20.06.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants brigadier Frode Flølo audience (12:45).


20.06.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Egypt, His Excellency Mr Waguih Hanafi, a farewell audience (13:00)


20.06.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Iceland, His Excellency Mr Stefan Skjaldarson, a farewell audience (13:15).


21.06.2008
Norway Grand Prix
Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise attends the equestrian event Norway Grand Prix in Drammen (12:00).

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27.06.2008
Longyearbyen
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visit Longyearbyen (09:30).

27.06.2008

Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

27.06.2008

Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Qiao Bufa, appointed Officer of the Norwegian Order Merit, audience (12:30).

27.06.2008

Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Estonia, His Excellency Mr Juhan Haravee, a farewell audience (12:45).

27.06.2008

Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Latvia, His Excellency Mr Märis Klisans, a farewell audience (13:00).

27.06.2008

Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Guatemala, His Excellency Mr Luis Raúl Estévez-López, a farewell audience (13:15).
 
AUGUST 2008

08.08.2008
Council of State
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


09.08.2008
Olympics
The King and Queen attend at the handball match Norway versus China (19:00)

09.08.2008
Olympics
The King and Queen attend at the rowstadium (14:00)


10.08.2008
Olympic games
The King and Queen attend at the semifinal in 100 m swimming - Beijing (10:00)


20.08.2008
Olympic games
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (20 - 24 August).


21.08.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


22.08.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).


22.08.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


22.08.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Sculptor Knut Steen, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).


22.08.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr. David M. Brohel, appointed Officer of the Norwegian Order of Merit, Audience (12:45).
 
SEPTEMBER 2008

04.09.2008
The Anders Jahre Award
Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attends the presentation the Anders Jahre Award in Gamle Logen, Oslo (18:00).


08.09.2008
Jewish Museum
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent attends the opening of the Jewish Museum in Oslo (14:00).


09.09.2008
Seminar
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the opening of the Development Fund seminar "More than rain", Oslo (09:00).


09.09.2008
The Kavli Prize
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent attends the Kavli Prize award ceremony in Oslo (14:00).


09.09.2008
Official Banquet
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent attends official banquet at Oslo Town Hall in honhour of the Kavli prize winners.


10.09.2008
The Ibsen Stage Festival 2008
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends Ibsen's "The Wild Duck" at the National Theatre.


10.09.2008
Point of Peace
His Royal Highness The Prince Regent attends the opening of the Point of Peace-summit - global arena for dialogue and conflict solutions - in Stavanger.


12.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).


12.09.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


12.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants His Excellency The Prime Minister of Slovakia audience (11:30).
 
14.09.2008
Lom stave church
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the 850 years anniversary of Lom stave church.

15.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Home Guard audience (11:30).

15.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Bishop Ingeborg Midttømme audience (11:30).

15.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Brigadier Tom Guttormsen audience (12:45).

15.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Bishop Odd Bondevik a farewell audience (13:00).

15.09.2008
Official Luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps (13:30).

16.09.2008
Official Luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for the board of Her Royal Highness Princess Märtha Louise's Fund at the Royal Palace. Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise will also be in attendance (14:00).

16.09.2008
Climate panel
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends meeting of the Norwegian Business Climate Panel.

17.09.2008
100 % Norway
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the exhibition "100 % Norway" during the London Design Festival.
 
18.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


18.09.2008
Oset Water Facility
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the opening of the nye Oset Water Facility (12:00).

18.09.2008
Centenary
His Majesty The King attends the centenary of the Norwegian Association of Midwives in Oslo Town Hall (19:00).

19.09.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

19.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Opera director Bjørn Erik Simensen, appointed Commander of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).


19.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Supreme Court Advocate Hans Stenberg Nilsen, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:45).


19.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Chief of Police Geir Ove Heir audience (13:00).


19.09.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants Biskop Finn Wagle a farewell audience (13:15).


19.09.2008
Lecture
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince gives a lecture on development issues at the University of Oxford, St. Catherine’s College.

21.09.2008
Consecration
His Majesty The King attends the consecration of the new Bishop of the bishopric of Møre (11:00).


22.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30).


22.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Chief of Police Olav Sønderland, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (13:00).


22.09.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Chief of Police Geir Gudmundsen audience (13:15).


23.09.2008
The Maritime Museum
Her Majesty The Queen visits exhibition at Norwegian Maritime Museum, Oslo (19:00).


23.09.2008
Home Guard Exercise
His Majesty The King attends Home Guard excercise in Hafrsfjord.

24.09.2008
Seamen's Church
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attens the 50th anniversary of the Norwegian Seamen's Church in Gothenburg.


26.09.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


26.09.2008
Walking Frame Festival
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends a walking frame festival as part of the Senior Citizens' Cultre Week in Ullensaker (11:00).
 
October 2008

01.10.2008
Finstadtunet
His Majesty The King attends the opening of Finstadtunet nursing home, Ski.


02.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


02.10.2008
Opening of the Storting
His Majesty The King will undertake the formal opening of the 153rd session of the Storting (13:00).


03.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).


03.10.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


03.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Director Hans Dalborg, appointed Officer of the Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (12:15).

06.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Home Guard audience (11:30).

06.10.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Greece, His Excellency Mr Iakovos Spetsios, a farewell audience (12:30).

06.10.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of The Philippines, Her Excellency Ms Victoria S. Bataclan, a farewell audience (12:45).

06.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants President Sissel Rogne and Secretary General Fredrik Evjen of the Norwegian Polytechnic Society audience (13:00).

06.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the President of Burundi, His Excellency Mr Pierre Nkurunziza, audience (13:15).

06.10.2008
Official luncheon

Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon in honour of the President of Burundi, His Excellency Mr Pierre Nkurunziza (13:30).


06.10.2008
The Royal Yacht
His Majesty The King disembarks The Royal Yacht Norge. Her Majesty The Queen will also be in attendance (16:00).

07.10.2008
Official luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps (14:00).

07.10.2008
County visit
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess visit Telemark 7 - 9 October 2008.
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...arit-visit-to-telemark-7-9-october-16166.html

12.10.2008
Centenary
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the centenary of the Norwegian School of Theology (11:00).

13.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).

Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Trond Solvang of the Kirkens SOS audience (12:30).

Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters audience (12:45).

Audience

His Majesty The King grants Kjell Hillveg, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (13:00).

Audience
His Majesty The King grants Supreme Court Judge Arnfinn Bårdsen audience (13:15).

Low Emission Conference

His Royal Highness The Crown Prince opens the Low Emission Conference 2008 in Oslo.


14.10.2008

Red Cross Blood Donors

Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the Red Cross Blood Donor Program's 75th anniversary (15:30).

State Visit from Ireland

Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosts when H.E: President Mary McAleese and Dr. Martin McAleese visit Norway 14 - 16 October. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance.
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f16/state-visit-from-ireland-october-2008-a-18346.html

16.10.2008
CO2 capture
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the opening of Norway's first facilitiy for CO2 capture, Risavika in Rogaland.

17.10.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


18.10.2008
Vardø Church
His Majesty The King attends the 50th anniversary of Vardø Church.


20.10.2008
Ukraine
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess visits Ukraine as a special representative of the UNAIDS 20 - 22 October.
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f47/mms-visit-to-ukrain-for-unaids-october-2008-a-18573.html

21.10.2008 Audience
His Majesty The King grants The President of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Amadou Toumani Touré, audience. Her Majesty The Queen will also be in attendance (13:15).

21.10.2008
Audience
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince grants Mr Pasi Rajala and Mr Jakob Simonsen of the UNDP audience (13:15).

21.10.2008
Official Luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon at The Royal Palace in honour of his Excellency The President of Mali (13:30).

23.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

23.10.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Laos, His Excellency Mr Done Somvorachit, a formal audience (11:15).

23.10.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Egypt, His Excellency Mr Tamer Abdel Aziz Khalil, a formal audience (11:45).

23.10.2008
Audience
Her Majesty The Queen grants representatives of the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet audience (12:30).

23.10.2008
DIXI Resource Centre
Her Majesty The Queen attends the DIXI Resource Centre's 10th anniversary celebration, Oslo (16:00).

23.10.2008
Official Dinner
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a dinner for the members of parliament. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).

24.10.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


24.10.2008
United Nations Day
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the celebration of the United Nations Day at Hagaløkka school (12:00).


24.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Knut Norheim Kjær, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (12:30).

24.10.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants County Governor Inger Lise Gjørv a farewell audience (12:45).

27.10.2008
Reception
Their Majesties The King and Qeen attend a reception in honour of war veteran Jens-Anton Poulsson's 90th anniversary,Oslo (13:30).

29.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the President of Georgia, His Excellency Mr Mikheil Saakashvili, audience (13:45).

30.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

30.10.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Angola a formal audience (11:15).

30.10.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Algeria a formal audience (11:45).

30.10.2008
Official Dinner
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a dinner for the Bishops at The Royal Palace. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (20:00).

30.10.2008
Statue of Crown Princess Märtha
Her Highness Princess Astrid unveils the statue of Crown Princess Märtha in Stockholm.

31.10.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants The Prime Minister audience (10:15).

31.10.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

31.10.2008
Audience
Her Majesty The Queen grants representatives of Queen Sonja’s School Award audience (12:00).

31.10.2008
Official Luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps (13:30).
 
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02.11.2008
Mongolia
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince visits Mongolia as a special representative of the UNDP 2 - 11 November.

03.11.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Home Guard audience (11:30).

03.11.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Tor Egil Walter of the Oslo Military Society audience (12:30).

03.11.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Iran, His Excellency Mr Abdul-Reza Faraji Rad, a farewell audience (12:45).

03.11.2008
Reception
His Majesty the King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

04.11.2008
Reception
His Majesty the King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit (14:00).

06.11.2008
Akershus University Hospital
His Majesty The King attends the official opening of the new Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog (10:00).

06.11.2008
Jenny - a different kind of opera
Her Highness Princess Astrid attends the Dissimilis show "Jenny - a different kind of opera" at The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet (18:00).

07.11.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

07.11.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Mr Anton Kozusnik, a farewell audience (12:30).

07.11.2008
Football final
His Majesty The King attends the NM football final for women, Bislett Stadium (16:00).

10.11.2008
Church Meeting
His Majesty The King attends the opening of the 25th Church Meeting, Øyer (15:00).

12.11.2008
Banquet at Skaugum
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are giving a banquet at Skaugum (18:30)

12.11.2008
Civic Centre, Newcastle
His Majesty The King attends the 40th anniversary of the opening of Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.

13.11.2008
London Jazz Festival
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends London Jazz Festival "Norway in focus" (18:30).

13.11.2008
HRH The Prince of Wales
Her Majesty The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the celebration of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' 60th anniversary, London (17:45 - His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will be in attendance from 20:30)

14.11.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

23.11.2008

King Haakon Church
His Majesty The King attends the 50th anniversary of the King Haakon Church in Copenhagen.


24.11.2008
The Declaration of Human Rights
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Oslo (09:00).


24.11.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of the Naval Staff audience (11:30).

24.11.2008
Opening of E6
His Majesty The King attends the official opening of the E6 from Halden to Råde at Eidet tunnel, Sarpsborg (18:00).


25.11.2008 Audience
His Majesty The king grants the Prime Minister of Macedonia audience (11:00).

25.11.2008
Lecture
Her Majesty The Queen gives a lecture at the annual meeting of the Norwegian Trekking Association (19:30).

25.11.2008
Official visit to Turkey
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince visits Turkey on invitation from His Excellency Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (25 – 27 November).

27.11.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).

27.11.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of Austria a formal audience (11.15).


27.11.2008
Formal audience
His Majesty The King grants the new Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea a formal audience (11:45).


27.11.2008
Reception
His Majesty The King is hosting a reception at the Royal Palace for the recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit. Her Majesty The Queen will also be in attendance (14:00).


28.11.2008
Queen Sonja’s School Award
Her Majesty The Queen presents Queen Sonja’s School Award to Løkenåsen school, Lørenskog (11:00).


28.11.2008
Council of State
His Majesty The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).


28.11.2008
Audiens
His Majesty The King grants Chief of Police Tone Vangen audience (12:30).


30.11.2008
Christmas Concert
Her Majesty The Queen attends the Salvation Army Christmas Concert in Oslo Concert Hall (19:00).
 
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December 2008

01.12.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Army staff Defence Headquarter audience (11:30).

Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr. Gunnar Johan Løvvik, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience (13:00).

Audience
His Majesty The King grants His Excellency Mr. Ranko Krivokapic, President of the National Assembly of Montenegro, audience (13.15)

Banquet at Skaugum
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are giving a banquet at Skaugum (18:30)

02.12.2008
Official Dinner
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a dinner for the County Governors at The Royal Palace. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will also be in attendance (20:00).

04.12.2008
Official Dinner
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a dinner for members of the Supreme Court at the Royal Palace. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will also be in attendance (20:00).

05.12.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (11:00).

05.12.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Israel, Her Excellency Ms Miryam Shomrat, a farewell audience (11:30).

05.12.2008
Capital of Culture 2008
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the closing ceremony of Stavanger 2008 Capital of Culture (15:00).

08.12.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Ismail Coovadia, a farewell audience (12:30).

08.12.2008
Farewell audience
His Majesty The King grants the Ambassador of Venezuela, His Excellency Mr Francisco Velez-Valery, a farewell audience (12:45).

08.12.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Mr Zafer S Nahawi, appointed Commander of the Norwegian Order of Merit, audience (13:00).

08.12.2008
Official Luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for the Order of St Olav Council (13:30).

10.12.2008
Save the Children's Peace Prize Party
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess attends the Save the Children's Peace Prize Party (11:30).


10.12.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mr Martti Ahtisaari audience. Her Majesty The Queen, and Their Royal HIghnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (12:00).


10.12.2008
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The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony
Their Majesties The King and Queen and Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony (13:00).
 
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December: second part


14.12.2008
Consecration
His Majesty The King attends the consecration of the new Bishop of the bishopric of Nidaros.


15.12.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Staff Air Force audience (11:30).


17.12.2008
Film premiere
Their Majesties The King and Queen, and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner and Mr. Johan M. Ferner, attend the premiere of the movie "Max Manus" at the Colosseum in Oslo (18:30).


18.12.2008
Audience
His Majesty The King grants the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs audience (10:00).


18.12.2008
Ullevål Hospital Children's ward
Her Majesty The Queen visits the Children's Ward at Ullevål Hospital (12:00).


19.12.2008
Council of State
His Majesty the King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace (12:00).


19.12.2008
Official Luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen are hosting a luncheon for the members of the government. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will also be in attendance (12:30).
 
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