Norwegian Royal Family Current Events Part 3: May 2018 - - Page 8

Alisa · #**141** 12-12-2022, 09:47 AM

May I ask what is so special about this train line that made this inauguration so big. The Prime Minister, King and Crown Prince were all present. It's like a state event. Was there never a train line that existed between the 2 cities?

**iceflower** · #**142** 12-12-2022, 10:23 AM

Wikipedia has some useful information about the "Follobanen" that explain its importance:

** wikipedia: Follo Line **

** kongehuset: Åpnet Follobanen **

Alisa · #**143** 12-13-2022, 05:35 AM

Thanks! So it cuts travel time between the 2 cities and decreases congestion!

**iceflower** · #**144** 12-13-2022, 03:29 PM

You're most welcome!

Today, December 13, King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon attended the Church Parade of The King's Guard at Oslo Cathedral.

Interestingly it was the first time Queen Sonja was present during the traditional service.

** kongehuset: Høytidelig kirkeparade **

polyesco · #**145** 02-09-2023, 03:59 PM

Their Majesties The King and Queen host a gala dinner for the diplomatic corps. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance

https://beta.tt.se/bild/q=KONGEPARET...R%20DIPLOMATER

doro · #**146** 02-09-2023, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by polyesco

Their Majesties The King and Queen host a gala dinner for the diplomatic corps. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance

https://beta.tt.se/bild/q=KONGEPARET...R%20DIPLOMATER

Where's Mette-Marit?

Blog Real · #**147** 02-09-2023, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polyesco

Their Majesties The King and Queen host a gala dinner for the diplomatic corps. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance

https://beta.tt.se/bild/q=KONGEPARET...R%20DIPLOMATER

Princess Mette-Marit was not there?

pkl · #**148** 02-09-2023, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blog Real

Princess Mette-Marit was not there?

She was supposed to attend, but last week she was taken out of the programme. Probably due to her illness or maybe she's not at home. They never said anything about it.

**Stefan** · #**149** 02-09-2023, 04:42 PM

Great that they released some pics. And good to see that Princess Astrid does not need to use an wheelchair anymore

**Marengo** · #**150** 02-09-2023, 05:47 PM

A pity that the crown princess was unable to be there. I suppose she has better and worse days health-wise. Good to see a photo.

**iceflower** · #**151** 02-13-2023, 11:16 AM

Today, February 13, King Harald, accompanied by Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, received the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda and the First Lady Diana Nausėdienė for an audience. Afterwards King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted a luncheon for their guests, Crown Prince Haakon attended as well:

** kongehuset: Litauens president i audiens **

**iceflower** · #**152** 03-07-2023, 03:54 PM

The Norwegian military winter exercise Joint Viking led by the Norwegian Armed Forces with invited forces from NATO and partner nations is currently taking place (March 6 - 16). Today, March 7, King Harald visited Akershus Fortress to receive a briefing on the the military exercise and Crown Prince Haakon today started a two-day visit to the exercise at Bardufoss.

Photos of both can be found here:

** kongehuset: Vinterøvelsen Joint Viking 2023 **

** nrk.no article: Historisk møte under Joint Viking: Kongen med for første gang på video **

**iceflower** · #**153** 04-24-2023, 03:36 PM

Today, April 24, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attended the unveiling of Louise Bourgeois's monumental sculpture Maman in the Palace Park, followed by a reception in the Queen Sonja Art Stable in connection with the unveiling.

Maud Angelica was seen as well.

** rex gallery ** anp gallery **

** kongehuset: Louise Bourgeois' ikoniske skulptur på plass i Slottsparken **

** gettyimages gallery: NOR: Norwegian Royals Attend The Unveiling Of Louise Bourgeois's Monumental Sculpture "Maman" **

**iceflower** · #**154** 05-15-2023, 11:25 AM

Crown Prince Haakon embarked the Royal Yacht Norge for inspection this afternoon, May 15. Queen Sonja attended as well:

** tt.se gallery ** kongehuset: Kronprins Haakon gikk om bord i «Norge» **

Tatiana Maria · #**155** 05-15-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

Today, April 24, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attended the unveiling of Louise Bourgeois's monumental sculpture Maman in the Palace Park, followed by a reception in the Queen Sonja Art Stable in connection with the unveiling.

Maud Angelica was seen as well.

** rex gallery ** anp gallery **

** kongehuset: Louise Bourgeois' ikoniske skulptur på plass i Slottsparken **

** gettyimages gallery: NOR: Norwegian Royals Attend The Unveiling Of Louise Bourgeois's Monumental Sculpture "Maman" **

Interesting that Maud Angelica's attendance is not noted in the Royal House's article. It seems that in spite of being a member of the Royal Family and in line to the throne, and uncontroversial, she is being treated as a private citizen.

**iceflower** · #**156** 05-16-2023, 10:36 AM

Crown Prince Haakon received Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairperson of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada), for an audience today, May 16. Queen Sonja attended as well:

** kongehuset: Ukrainas parlamentsformann på Slottet **

**iceflower** · #**157** 05-30-2023, 10:08 AM

King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon received NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for an audience at the Royal Palace today, May 30:

** Pic **

**iceflower** · #**158** 05-31-2023, 12:08 PM

This afternoon, May 31, King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted a reception for NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs at the Royal Palace. Crown Prince Haakon attended as well:

** anp gallery ** kongehuset: Holdt mottakelse for Natos utenriksministre **

**iceflower** · #**159** 06-02-2023, 03:45 PM

Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid attended the opening of the Dissimilis Festival in Oslo today, June 2:

** tt.se gallery ** rex gallery **

wartenberg7 · #**160** 06-03-2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

This afternoon, May 31, King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted a reception for NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs at the Royal Palace. Crown Prince Haakon attended as well:

** anp gallery ** kongehuset: Holdt mottakelse for Natos utenriksministre **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ImcdBypLf8&t=55s

I´ve been watching the live coverage and I felt very sorry for The King! At some point he had to hold on to the table standing behind him... I think the age of the King as well as his walking difficulties would justify to perform duties like these sitting!