King Harald and Queen Sonja Current Events, Part 2: February 2015 - December 2020


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Queen Sonja handed out the Queen Sonja Print Award 2018 to Japanese Canadian artist Emma Nishimurai n London this evening, November 8.

Artist David Hockney received the Lifetime Achievement Award



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Queen Sonja handed out the Queen Sonja Print Award 2018 to Japanese Canadian artist Emma Nishimurai n London this evening, November 8.

Artist David Hockney received the Lifetime Achievement Award



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** eveningexpress article **
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eya said:
Queen Sonja at the ceremony of the Queen Sonja Print Award 2018 in London last night 8 November

https://www.kongehuset.no/nyhet.html?tid=166336&sek=26939

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7_2Yjnl_k/
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Thanks iceflower & eya! :flowers:

English Royal House article: Queen Sonja Print Award 2018 - The Royal House of Norway.
The Queen Sonja Print Award is the world’s leading award for graphic art, and is presented every second year. The Award was originally a Nordic prize with the first awards given to Tiina Kivinen, Finland in 2012 and Svend-Allan Sørensen, Denmark in 2014. In 2016 the prize became international and was awarded to Tauba Auerbach, USA.

The winner receives a cash prize of NOK 400,000 and a residency at the Atelje Larsen art studio in Helsingborg, Sweden. The award seeks to generate interest in and promote the development of graphic art.
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English article by Oskar Aanmoen: Queen Sonja hands out namesake Print Award in London – Royal Central.
On Thursday evening, Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway handed out the Queen Sonja Print Award 2018 to Emma Nishimura in the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The artist Emma Nishimura was born in 1982 and lives and works in Toronto, Canada. Her work includes both traditional etching, drawings and art installations. Works by Nishimura are found both in public and private collections and have been exhibited nationally and internationally.
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:previous: Oh, my two favourite people. - Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

From the DM article in your above post:
The Queen was on fine form today as she met up with the King of Norway, the morning after he attended her party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate Prince Charles’ 70th birthday.

The pair greeted each other warmly at the The Naval and Military Club in St James’s, London, with King Harald V kissing her on each cheek and then on the hand.

He said: ‘Thank you for a nice party yesterday ’. ‘I’m so glad,’ replied the Queen enthusiastically, and the pair chatted warmly about the previous night’s events.

The Queen was heard to say how much ‘Charles had enjoyed himself’.

‘He looked like it,’ the king replied.

His wife, Queen Sonja, who was also at the bash, had been due to accompany her husband to this morning’s engagement.

But he explained to his royal host that she simply ‘didn’t feel very well this morning’ and had decided to stay ‘at home’.

A spokesman for the Royal Court of Norway also confirmed that she was unwell but said there was no cause for alarm.
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Three twitter threads from The BRF: 1 - 2 - 3

Tweets from Daily Mail's Royal Correspondent, Rebecca English (she also wrote the article): 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

ITN video:

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BTW: The court told NRK (the state-owned Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) that the Queen is back on good form, and that she went out for lunch with the King in London later in the day.
While HM himself told them (NRK and other Norwegian reporters) that he was impressed by QEII's health: ''Hun er i kjempeform. Det er helt utrolig. Hun er over 90 år'' (''She's in great shape. It is completely incredible. She is over 90.'')
 
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The King has had several audiences at The Royal Palace this week, including 4 formal ones today, November 29th:

The new Ambassador of Sweden, His Excellency Mr Krister Bringéus:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65c397

The new Ambassador of the Palestinian Mission, Her Excellency Ms Marie Antoinette Sedin:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65c24d
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65c248

The new Ambassador of Cambodia, Her Excellency Ms Rathchavy Seoung:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65c478
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65c47d

The new Ambassador of Belarus, His Excellency Mr Dmitry Mironchik:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65cce9
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td65cce5

(BTW: If the photos don't work, click on them more than once.)

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The Regent-Couple also hosted two Official luncheons (yes, also that at The Royal Palace), one for members of the diplomatic corps on November 27th, and one for the County governors today - where the Crown Prince was also present.

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And tomorrow, His Majesty (also at The Royal Palace) will preside over the Council of State - and give 4 ordinary audiences, so quite a busy week for him.
 
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King Harald attended final match of the Norwegian Men's Soccer Championship at the Ullevål Stadium today, December 2:


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:previous: Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

And Rosenborg won 4-1 over Strømsgodset.

Read about the Norwegian Football Cup in English here (Wikiedia).

Royal House Article: Delte ut Kongepokalen - kongehuset.no.
(Again, the google-translations still don't work when I put them up here, so use your owns.)

Television-coverage: The state-owned Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's and Norway's largest TV-Channel NRK1 sent it live from 12:35 to 15:30.

NRK-video 1. - Watch from 31:58 to see HM coming out on the royal box to applause and shouts of ''Kongen er rå'' (''the King is raw'') from the crowds, followed by the royal/national anthems.

NRK-video 2. - Watch from 01:55:00 to see HM handing out the silver/gold trophies to the players.

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BTW: Rosenborg also won Eliteserien (the top-league in Norwegian football) for the fourth year in a row.
 
:previous: Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

And doesn't she look great, this 81-year-old energetic Queen of ours. ?

Detailed English article by Oskar Aanmoen, with several photos that he has taken himself: Queen Sonja handed out the Queens School Award 2018 – Royal Central.
Upon departure, Her Majesty had a short meeting with the press. Royal Central’s Senior Europe Correspondent Oskar Aanmoen was present and asked Her Majesty a question. Aanmoen asked: What does the queen think has been the best with the visit today?

Her Majesty answered:”That is a lot. It would be a long story. However, I think it is to see all the activities that were shown in the sports hall. It is so varied and so funny. Here are challenges for all possible things you may have in your head, or in your legs or arms. It has been very, very nice visit.”
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About Queen Sonja's School Award - from The Royal House-website.
The award is presented to a school that works actively to promote equality and inclusion and meets the following criteria:

  • The school takes a long-term, systematic and knowledge-based approach in its efforts to ensure an optimum learning environment for its pupils.
  • The school promotes inclusion and equality in such a way that each individual pupil feels appreciated in an environment that cultivates co-participation, security and community spirit.
  • The school is characterised by the positive relationship between the pupils and the teaching staff, – and by the close cooperation between the school and the home.
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The award (on 250 000 NOK) was first presented in 2006 after the initiative of the Queen herself - and is administered by the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training. One or two candidates are nominated by the Office of the County Governor in each county.
 
Engagements inside The Royal Palace today, December 13th.

The King granted an ordinary audience to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Queen and The Crown Prince was also in attendance. (No photographers allowed in.)

After that, The King held 3 formal audiences:

The new Ambassador of Slovenia, His Excellency Mr Edvin Skrt:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td7092c1
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td7091f8

The new Ambassador of Burkina Faso, Her Excellency Ms Maria-Goretti Blandine Agaleoue Adoua:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td709258
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td7091d1

The new Ambassador of Jamaica, His Excellency Mr Seth George Ramocan:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td709316
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td70931d

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And later in the day, The Queen attended the board meeting of The Queen Sonja Print Award. (No photographers allowed in.)

Read about the award in this English Royal House article (link).
 
Engagements inside The Royal Palace today, January 17th.

The King granted an ordinary audience to The Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Queen and The Crown Prince was also in attendance. (No photographers allowed in.)


After that, The King held 4 formal audiences:

The new Ambassador of Turkey, His Excellency Mr Fazı Çorman:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83b1a0
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83b19f

The new Ambassador of Lebanon, His Excellency Mr Hassan Saleh:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83b4c1
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83b4c4

The new Ambassador of Liberia, Her Excellency Ms Youngor Sevelee Telewoda:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83b83e
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83b848

The new Ambassador of Mozambique, His Excellency Mr Florêncio Joel Alberto Sele:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83bc5b
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td83bc5c

(If the photos don't show, click on them more than once.)


While The Queen held an audience with the Norwegian-Sami artist and author, Máret Ánne Sara. (No photographers allowed in.)


This was followed by a Official luncheon for The Supreme Court, hosted by The Regent-Couple. The Crown Prince was also in attendance. (No photographers allowed in.)
 
ROYAL NORWAY said:
Engagements inside The Royal Palace today, January 17th.

This was followed by a Official luncheon for The Supreme Court, hosted by The Regent-Couple. The Crown Prince was also in attendance. (No photographers allowed in.)
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If I recall what was written on kongehuset.no calendar prior to a couple of hours ago, Mette-Marit was originally scheduled to attend this. I remember thinking that her first engagement wasn't until the 17th and we wouldn't even get pictures!

Well, hopefully we'll see her on the 28th.
 
Sure its be being dense, what does that mean? Has there been an election? or reshuffle?
 
It's not just you, tommy100. I, too, was trying to figure out what this meant. We'll have to wait for RoyalNorwary to enlighten us.
 
Lyonnaise said:
If I recall what was written on kongehuset.no calendar prior to a couple of hours ago, Mette-Marit was originally scheduled to attend this. I remember thinking that her first engagement wasn't until the 17th and we wouldn't even get pictures!

Well, hopefully we'll see her on the 28th.
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1. That's correct, yes! - But as I wrote in ''The General News and Information for The NRF'' thread, her attendance at royal engagements will be based on her day-to-day form.
Which is why the court (to avoid speculation if she has to cancel) usually waits until just minutes before large-scale events to add her to the official calendar, such as they did for The Nobel Peace Prize celebrations back in December.

2. And when it comes to the board meeting of The CP-Couple's Foundation on January 28th: Well, we probably won't see her anyway, since it will most likely take place at either The Royal Palace or at Skaugum, where photographers are never allowed inside for events such as this.
Although, the court (or the foundation) can publish a photo of it on Instagram, as they did for the Official luncheon for The Supreme Court on January 17th and The Prime Minister's audience with The King today. - But with the exception of two or three times, they usually don't do so for a Foundation-meeting.

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Lyonnaise said:
It's not just you, tommy100. I, too, was trying to figure out what this meant. We'll have to wait for RoyalNorwary to enlighten us.
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Tatiana Maria said:
Royal Norway has written several very interesting posts regarding the developments leading to the government reshuffle in the thread here: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...he-norwegian-monarch-43060-4.html#post2188478
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Haven't had time today, but will try to write about it tomorrow or on Thursday (in that thread). ?

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iceflower said:
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King Harald presided over an extraordinary Council of State at the Royal Palace today:


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Thanks Iceflower! :flowers:

That's actually the first time the court has shared a photo of the PM having an audience with The King.
 
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:previous: Thanks eya! :flowers:

Read about Kongens fortjenstmedalje (The King's Medal of Merit) in English here (link).

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Other engagements inside The Royal Palace:

Earlier in the day, The King granted an ordinary audience to The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Queen was also in attendance. (No photographers allowed in.)

And tomorrow, February 1st, he presides over the weekly Council of State. The Crown Prince will also be in attendance.
 
Well, our sports-mad King has attended the first of his two day-stay at The Norwegian Championships in Cross-country skiing (the biggest sport in Norway) at Grova Ski-Center today, which is situated in Meråker municipality (link to English Wikipedia article) in Trøndelag county (link to English Wikipedia article) in Central Norway (link to English Wikipedia article).

It was televised by NRK1 (the state-owned Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's and Norway's largest TV-channel) from 10:00 to 11:15 (for the female competitors) and from 12:45 to 14:45 (for the male competitors).

And the charismatic 81-year-old folksy monarch was in great spirit as usual, hugging the winners and everything. - If the photos (which will be added as they are published by Scanpix) don't show, click on them more than once:

Arriving at the Ski-Center (his first official visit to Meråker BTW), where he was greeted by The President of the Norwegian Ski Federation, Erik Røste; Committee Chair in this year's Championships, Bjørg Sissel Kvannli and two children who were picked out to give him flowers:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td909b98
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Watching the female competitors:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td90a4b7
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td90a273

With the female winner, Therese Johaug:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td90a392

With the male winner, Emil Iversen:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td90b547
 
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He looks like he's having a lot of fun. I love the photos the Court posted on Instagram with him and winners.

(I do have to say, I'm quite disappointed no one in the family attended the speed skating championships happening in Hamar. This is only because my Canadians are doing quite well! :lol: )
 
:previous: Was this a team sport or did they just happen to tie? How did all three win ?
 
Thanks Iceflower & Eya! :flowers:

And yes, from competing as single competitors yesterday to relay teams today.

Televised by NRK1 from 10:55 to 12:00 (for the females) and from 12:15 to 14:25 (for the males).

And The King seemed to have another fun day out in the cold. - If these additional photos don't show, click on them more than once:

With the female winner-team, Oppdal IL:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td915f66
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td915fd1
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td916060
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td915fcc

With the male winner-team, Lyn:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td916bc5
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td916bc9
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td916c1d

And now this ''amazing'' monarch of ours (due to a whole bunch of reasons, which I've written about in various threads here over the years) can take a well-deserved break until February 5th, when he will have another engagement outside The Royal Palace.
 
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