80th Birthday Celebrations of King Harald V and Queen Sonja

[Hannelore]

I wonder if the festivities will be just as glamorous as they were 10 years ago... Queen Mathilde: Flashback: King Harald's 70th Birthday

[ROYAL NORWAY]

See post 34/35 where I posted many pictures and went through the events, guestlists and tv coverage of previous royal celebrations in Norway.

The palace is expected to release the guestlist at any time now.

[eya]

Confirmation from Netherland

King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima, Princess Beatrix, Prince Constantijn and Princess Mabel
https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/agenda...-van-noorwegen

[QUOTE=ROYAL NORWAY;1983199]Their Majesties The King and Queen receive deputations on the occasion of their 80th anniversaries (11:00) - live stream: https://www.nrk.no/video/PS*f8392

Edit: Rewind in the video and watch when the leadership in parliament was at the palace. It will soon be live again when the government comes.

Edit: Live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: The Supreme Court will arrive at the palace shortly. NRK will be live again.

Edit: Supreme Court arrives - live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: The Sami Parliament of Norway arrives at the palace shortly.

Edit: Live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: The county governors arrives at the palace shortly.

Edit: Live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: The diplomatic corps arrives at the palace shortly.

Edit: Live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: The armed forces arrives.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: The Norwegian church arrives shortly.

Edit: Live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: Co-operation Council for Faith and Life arrive at the palace - live now.

Edit: And now NRK was thrown out again.

Edit: Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities arrive at the palace.

Edit: The live broadcast is over.[/QUOT

Photos from the morning

Gratulanter til Kongeparet - kongehuset.no

Queen Margrethe

https://images.scribblelive.com/2017...2de90c5eaf.jpg

[ROYAL NORWAY]

WOW
Willem-Alexander, Máxima, Beatrix, Constantijn and Mabel to attend on both days.

[Kingen]

THE GUEST LIST

Kongeparets 80-årsdager: Gjesteliste - kongehuset.no

[ROYAL NORWAY]

An really impressive guestlist.

Constantijn only on May 9th, Juan Carlos, Sofia, Joachim and Marie only on May 10th (as we already did know).

[Molly2101]

I'm so pleased there is a British representative. I am surprised only one member is going as 10 years ago Anne, Tim and Edward all went but they both have engagements on 9th and 11th. Nice to see Sophie attending this time though and she's quite capable of going alone and speaking to her friends.

I'm impressed by the list and look forward to seeing all the photos.

[Spheno]

Originally Posted by Molly2101

I'm so pleased there is a British representative. I am surprised only one member is going as 10 years ago Anne, Tim and Edward all went but they both have engagements on 9th and 11th. Nice to see Sophie attending this time though and she's quite capable of going alone and speaking to her friends.

+ Lady Elizabeth Anson, the queen's cousin

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Spheno

+ Lady Elizabeth Anson, the queen's cousin

Lady Elizabeth Anson's mother, if I am not mistaken, was married to one of King Harald V's first cousins, hence the coonnection. Can anyone clarify that ?

[ROYAL NORWAY]

I translated this some days ago, but the palace have now provided us with an english version: Join the celebration! - The Royal House of Norway

The events:

May 9th:

Their Majesties The King and Queen receive deputations on the occasion of their 80th anniversaries (11:00). Televised by TV2 News Channel.

The celebration will begin on the Palace Square at 5:30 pm on 9 May. There will be a drill demonstration by His Majesty The King’s Guard, and singing and music by the choral group Soul Children. What will be served? “Crown” ice-cream drumsticks, of course, as long as they last! Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

Their Majesties The King and Queen greet people the Palace Square from the Palace Balcony. Many of their Royal guests will also be in attendance (18:30). Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

Their Majesties The King and Queen host a gala dinner at the Royal Palace on the occasion of their 80th anniversaries. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (20:00). Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

May 10th:

Their Majesties The King and Queen invites their guests to minicruise and lunch on board the Royal Yacht Norway. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Princess Märtha Louise and Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be present (11.00).

It will be possible to see the King and Queen and their royal guests on their way to the Norwegian Royal Yacht Norge. They will depart from Honnørbrygga dock at the City Hall pier on 10 May at 11:00 am. Televised by TV2 News Channel.

Their Majesties The King and Queen attend a banquet hosted by the Government in honour of their 80th anniversaries at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Princess Märtha Louise and Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (19:00).

The Royal Family with their guests will travel in a motorcade from the Royal Palace, down the entire length of Karl Johans gate to Oslo Central Railway Station square and over to the Oslo Opera House.

His Majesty The King’s Guard will head the procession. They will march from the Royal Palace to the Oslo Opera House at 6:15 pm. At 6:30 pm the royal guests from Norway and abroad will drive behind them.

There will be singing and music along the route. A youth choir will sing at University Square, the Høybråten school band will play at the intersection of Kirkegata and Karl Johans gate, and the Ullevål school marching band will play at the railway station square.

Karl Johans gate will be closed to traffic from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. This is important to keep in mind if you are planning to be in the area during this time.

The royal guests will arrive at the Oslo Opera House beginning at 6:40 pm, and the King and Queen will arrive last, at 7:00 pm. They will be welcomed by the host for the evening, Prime Minister Erna Solberg. There will be dancing and music outside the opera house. One thousand spectators will be allowed onto the roof of the opera house beginning at 4:00 pm. Participants must be in place by 5:30 pm, and everyone must go through a security check. Details are available on the Facebook event published by the Office of the Prime Minister (see list of links). Later in the evening, following the gala banquet, there will be a fireworks display outside the opera house at 10:30 pm. Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

[Countessmeout]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

Lady Elizabeth Anson's mother, if I am not mistaken, was married to one of King Harald V's first cousins, hence the coonnection. Can anyone clarify that ?

Yes, Elizabeth's stepfather was Prince George Valdemar if Denmark. His father Prince axel was a grandson of Christian IX. But his mother was princess Margaretha of Sweden. Margaretha was sister to Haralds mother Martha.

[Spheno]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

Lady Elizabeth Anson's mother, if I am not mistaken, was married to one of King Harald V's first cousins, hence the coonnection. Can anyone clarify that ?

I think Lady Elizabeth is a personal friend. She usually organizes parties for royals and meets them regularly.

[ROYAL NORWAY]

Den kongelige gjestelisten for festene i Oslo 9. & 10. mai | Kongebloggen - Kjell Arne Totland

''An really impressive guestlist! "I am really impressed by the number of foreign royals and heads of states who come to Oslo to celebrate our King and Queen," says Kjell Arne Totland, who on Tuesday morning at 0900, will be in the studio together with the palace's information manager Marianne Hagen to talk about the big celebrations. At 09:45 Totland is live from the palace square in Good morning Norway. (Tv2)

[QueenMaximaftw]

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

I translated this some days ago, but the palace have now provided us with an english version: Join the celebration! - The Royal House of Norway

The events:

May 9th:

Their Majesties The King and Queen receive deputations on the occasion of their 80th anniversaries (11:00). Televised by TV2 News Channel.

The celebration will begin on the Palace Square at 5:30 pm on 9 May. There will be a drill demonstration by His Majesty The King’s Guard, and singing and music by the choral group Soul Children. What will be served? “Crown” ice-cream drumsticks, of course, as long as they last! Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

Their Majesties The King and Queen greet people the Palace Square from the Palace Balcony. Many of their Royal guests will also be in attendance (18:30). Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

Their Majesties The King and Queen host a gala dinner at the Royal Palace on the occasion of their 80th anniversaries. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (20:00). Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

May 10th:

Their Majesties The King and Queen invites their guests to minicruise and lunch on board the Royal Yacht Norway. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Princess Märtha Louise and Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be present (11.00).

It will be possible to see the King and Queen and their royal guests on their way to the Norwegian Royal Yacht Norge. They will depart from Honnørbrygga dock at the City Hall pier on 10 May at 11:00 am. Televised by TV2 News Channel.

Their Majesties The King and Queen attend a banquet hosted by the Government in honour of their 80th anniversaries at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Princess Märtha Louise and Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (19:00).

The Royal Family with their guests will travel in a motorcade from the Royal Palace, down the entire length of Karl Johans gate to Oslo Central Railway Station square and over to the Oslo Opera House.

His Majesty The King’s Guard will head the procession. They will march from the Royal Palace to the Oslo Opera House at 6:15 pm. At 6:30 pm the royal guests from Norway and abroad will drive behind them.

There will be singing and music along the route. A youth choir will sing at University Square, the Høybråten school band will play at the intersection of Kirkegata and Karl Johans gate, and the Ullevål school marching band will play at the railway station square.

Karl Johans gate will be closed to traffic from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. This is important to keep in mind if you are planning to be in the area during this time.

The royal guests will arrive at the Oslo Opera House beginning at 6:40 pm, and the King and Queen will arrive last, at 7:00 pm. They will be welcomed by the host for the evening, Prime Minister Erna Solberg. There will be dancing and music outside the opera house. One thousand spectators will be allowed onto the roof of the opera house beginning at 4:00 pm. Participants must be in place by 5:30 pm, and everyone must go through a security check. Details are available on the Facebook event published by the Office of the Prime Minister (see list of links). Later in the evening, following the gala banquet, there will be a fireworks display outside the opera house at 10:30 pm. Televised by NRK1 and TV2 News Channel.

Do you know if there will be a live stream online for people outside of norway?

[duke of poliganc]

i'm a little bit disappointed that prince albert will go solo i was hopping that at least princess caroline will go with him .

[ROYAL NORWAY]

Originally Posted by QueenMaximaftw

Do you know if there will be a live stream online for people outside of norway?

Yes, I have talked to NRK by phone and they said that they thought there will be a live stream that people can watch outside Norway. I will post more information (possible links) about it tomorrow.

I will watch it on TV2 News Channel (because they are best on such things), but one must have a subscription to watch it online, so that's not an alternative for people here.

[Molly2101]

Originally Posted by duke of poliganc

i'm a little bit disappointed that prince albert will go solo i was hopping that at least princess caroline will go with him .

He can tag along with Sophie Wessex who is also spouseless.

[ROYAL NORWAY]

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[QueenMaximaftw]

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

Yes, I have talked to NRK by phone and they said that they thought there will be a live stream that people can watch outside Norway. I will post more information (possible links) about it tomorrow.

I will watch it on TV2 News Channel (because they are best on such things), but one must have a subscription to watch it online, so that's not an alternative for people here.

Thank you so much for the info!! Much appreciated!

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by duke of poliganc

i'm a little bit disappointed that prince albert will go solo i was hopping that at least princess caroline will go with him .

I am actually disappointed that the Prince of Wales is not attending the gala dinner given that, according to other posters, he has no scheduled events on that day and he seems to be very close to King Harald and Queen Sonja.

I guess there may be some truth after all to the theory that Charles may feel uncomfortable in events where younger European kings are present.