State Visit from Norway to Argentina

eya · #1 12-08-2017, 05:38 PM

King Harald and Queen Sonja have accepted the invitation from the President of Argentina, H.E. Mauricio Macri, and will take state visits from 6 to 8 March 2018.

https://www.google.gr/url?sa=t&rct=j...WzLGRukXawbYrZ

eya · #2 03-05-2018, 01:56 AM

The royal couple arrive in Argentina and received flowers from the siblings Anton (12) and Abril (9) Broke when they arrived at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday begins the state visit to Argentina.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf6xXnkl...norskekongehus

https://www.kongehuset.no/nyhet.html...1346&sek=26939

Official welcome for King Harald and Queen Sonja from the President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and First Lady Juliana Awada at Casa Rosada today

https://www.gettyimages.com/search/e...ssettype=image

**iceflower** · #3 03-05-2018, 06:45 AM

Here are some more photos of their arrival and additional information about the visit:

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

** norwaytoday: The royal couple in Argentina **

**An Ard Ri** · #4 03-05-2018, 06:50 AM

Is it a State visit or an Official Visit as the king and queen looked very casually dressed?

Duc_et_Pair · #5 03-05-2018, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

Is it a State visit or an Official Visit as the king and queen looked very casually dressed?

A State Visit. This is an arrival in advance. We see that with other royal couples as well, the Dutch come to mind: one or two days in advance and then the formal start of a State Visit.

ROYAL NORWAY · #6 03-05-2018, 09:28 AM

Article from Royal Central:
King Harald and Queen Sonja arrive in Argentina – Royal Central

Quote:

His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway arrived on Sunday afternoon Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires. The King and Queen came in Argentina after a short holiday by boat. When they landed, representatives of the Argentinean government were represented; leader of the delegation that welcomed the royals was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jorge Faurie.

After a brief welcome at the pier to Yacht Club Argentino, the King and Queen went on to the hotel where they will stay during the official state visit that begins tomorrow. At the hotel, a small group of Norwegians were waiting to welcome the royal couple. Siblings Anton (12) and Abril (9) were delighted to hand over flowers to King Harald and Queen Sonja.

From me: The King (who is a bit frail now) and the Queen has been abroad for about two weeks to rest and prepare for the visit.

How will the Norwegian media cover it? Well, they aren't that interested in outward state visits, but hopefully we will get some pictures and some articles from NTB.

ROYAL NORWAY · #7 03-06-2018, 12:22 AM

The official program for the state visit (from the Royal House calendar):

March 6th:
His Majesty The King lays a wreath at the National Monument on Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires. Her Majesty The Queen will also be in attendance (11:30).

Their Majesties The King and Queen meet with His Excellency President Mauricio Macri and First lady Juliana Awada, followed by meeting between the Argentinian and Norwegian delegations (12.00).

Their Majesties The King and Queen attend an official luncheon hosted by His Excellency President Mauricio Macri at the presidential palace, Casa Rosada (13:00).

Their Majesties The King and Queen visit the Argentine National Congress (15:45).

Their Majesties The King and Queen visit the Argentine Supreme Court (16:30).

Their Majesties The King and Queen attend a buffet dinner hosted by Innovation Norway (19:45).

March 7th:
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the opening of the business seminar «A new partnership for value creation» (10:15).

Their Majesties The King and Queen visit the Parque de la Memoria to pay tribute to the victims of the 1976-1983 military regime (12:00).

Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the seminar «Argentina and Norway – Pioneers in Antarctica» (not timed).

Their Majesties The King and Queen receive the Keys to the City during a ceremony at Plaza de Noruega. After the ceremony, The King and Queen meet members of the Norwegian community in Buenos Aires (16:15).

Their Majesties The King and Queen host an official dinner at El Zanjón de Granados (not timed).

March 8th:
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the event that marks the opening of the air line Norwegian's activity in Argentina, Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Ezeiza (not timed).

Their Majesties The King and Queen visit Estancia Villa Maria (not timed).

--------------------

The King and Queen pictured at Hotel Alvear Palace yesterday (the place they are staying at). - Photos from NTB Scanpix:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tca44b76
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tca44b90
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tca44bca
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tca44bd3

--------------------

Their Majesties are accompanied by Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, Minister of Industry Torbjørn Røe Isaksen and State Secretary Ingvil Smines Tybring-Gjedde from the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (they are also staying at Hotel Alvear Palace).

polyesco · #8 03-06-2018, 11:28 AM

video of their arrival with the presidential couple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dElCdEzbYLg

some photos
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXnROeMXUAEJxTD.jpg
https://images.clarin.com/2018/03/06...930x525__1.jpg
https://images.clarin.com/2018/03/04...G_720x0__1.jpg
https://images.clarin.com/2018/03/06...G_720x0__1.jpg

ROYAL NORWAY · #9 03-06-2018, 02:06 PM

Thanks to eya and polyesco for the photos!

Royal House article with google translation:
Statsbesøk til Argentina - kongehuset.no - translation

NRK article with google translation:
Argentinsk avis om dronning Sonja: «Et sterkt signal for likestilling» - translation

Two videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ylXTl-OCRc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq5f9gJKsxc

--------------------

Royal Expert Kjell Arne Totland was on TV2 News Channel where he talked about the visit. - He said that the reason why the president is not hosting an official dinner for the King and Queen is because he doesn't want to give a wrong impression (that's due to the economic situation in Argentina).

ROYAL NORWAY · #10 03-07-2018, 12:22 AM

Quote:

King Harald and Queen Sonja have now completed the first day of their state visit to Argentina. The royals arrived in Argentina on Sunday afternoon and spent Monday resting before the state visit began today. The state visit lasts until Thursday.

The King and Queen were welcomed in a grand ceremony at the Argentinian Presidential Palace when they arrived. After the official arrival, the King and Queen had lunch with the President and his wife, Argentine’s First Lady at the Casa Rosada Museum. The formal talks were held in the president’s office, while the official photographs were taken in the White Room of the President Palace.

polyesco · #11 03-07-2018, 11:15 AM

Day 2
http://2.t.cdn.belga.be/belgaimage:1...e8d&m=dgilbdec
http://3.t.cdn.belga.be/belgaimage:1...e8d&m=monhknga
http://0.t.cdn.belga.be/belgaimage:1...e8d&m=ippddaag

Duc_et_Pair · #12 03-07-2018, 11:53 AM

It is strange that no State Banquet is offered. But the program has been approved by both Governments, so apparently the Norwegians agreed with it. The argument (the economic situation) is far-sought. What will be the prize difference between a Luncheon and a Diner and how does that affect Argentina's economy?

ROYAL NORWAY · #13 03-07-2018, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the photos, polyesco!

Quote:

The second day of the state visit focused on the economic ties between Norway and Argentina. Norway had a significant trade delegation with them in which everything from airlines to official Norway was represented. The interests of Norwegian companies in Argentina are mainly related to the maritime sector or the oil and gas industry. However, at the same time, there is also an increasing interest in communications technology and the IT sector, aquaculture, aquaculture and the aviation industry.

--------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

It is strange that no State Banquet is offered. But the program has been approved by both Governments, (1) so apparently the Norwegians agreed with it. The argument ((2) the economic situation) is far-sought. What will be the prize difference between a Luncheon and a Diner and how does that affect Argentina's economy?

I've numbered two points in your post:

1. I don't think the Norwegians had any choice - because according to TV2, that's was how the president wanted it.

2. Well, that's what TV2's very serious/reliable royal expert Kjell Arne Totland said (for those who wonders - see post 10).

polyesco · #14 03-08-2018, 01:54 PM

Day 3
Avsluttet på ekte argentinsk vis - kongehuset.no

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEQ7d6h...ged=kongehuset

ROYAL NORWAY · #15 03-08-2018, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the photos, polyesco!

More from day 3:

Royal House article:
Concluded State Visit in classic Argentine style - The Royal House of Norway

Royal Central article:
Norway’s State Visit to Argentina – Day 3 – Royal Central

Quote:

The first day of the tour was used for political talks. Yesterday the King and Queen honoured the victims of the dictatorship. The last day of the State Visit was used to focus more on Norwegian-Argentinian business, but also Argentinian culture. The King and Queen have used this day to focus on the Norwegian airline Norwegian Air Shuttle which is heavily involved in the Argentine market.

To mark this, Her Majesty the Queen participated in a ceremony where she band together two ties designed as the Norwegian and Argentine flag. Norwegian Air Argentina, owned by Norwegian Air Shuttle, plans to launch both domestic and international flights from Argentina. In December 2017, the Argentinian Aviation Authority approved the launch of 153 Norwegian routes from Argentina.

wartenberg7 · #16 03-11-2018, 04:43 AM

I love this couple! They´ re such a great team. Both pretty fit at this age, especially the Queen who looks at least 10 years younger and doing still these strenous overseas trips leaves me in admiration and makes me very proud of their Majesties!

polyesco · #17 03-12-2018, 11:36 AM

photos from the reception offered by the King and Queen on the last day
https://www.infobae.com/vidriera/201...eyes-noruegos/

ROYAL NORWAY · #18 03-13-2018, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wartenberg7

I love this couple! They´ re such a great team. Both pretty fit at this age, especially the Queen who looks at least 10 years younger and doing still these strenous overseas trips leaves me in admiration and makes me very proud of their Majesties!

The Queen is amazingly fit for her age (still being out in the Norwegian mountains and stuff).

The King OTOH is starting to look more and more frail - his walking is pretty bad, and he is breathing heavily (especially after going in stairs).

Quote:

Originally Posted by polyesco

photos from the reception offered by the King and Queen on the last day
https://www.infobae.com/vidriera/201...eyes-noruegos/

Thanks polyesco, this must be the only photos I did not see.