Now that CP Mette-Marit is pregnant and have to take it easy, The King recuperating from his surgery and Princess Märtha Louise on maternity leave, It seems that the Queen will not have any rest! She's really buissy now, but how will it be later on?! Poor lady! I hope CP Haakon really put his best effort in and that Princess Astrid really pitch in.
Indeed, KikkiB. The Royal family has been busy this year, and they seem to be diminishing in numbers. The last time, when King Harald had cancer, and Mette-Marit was pregnant with Ingrid Alexandra, Märtha Louise stepped in quite a bit.
Queen Sonja has stepped down from two arrangements. Crown Prince Haakon will be going in her stead. The reason for the decrease in the Queen's programme is, according to VG, that the Palace don't want her to get burnt out, and that she wants to spend more time with the King while he is recuperating.
The recent developments also puts May 17th celebrations in jeopardy, and it is unsure how many of the members of the Royal family will be on the balcony. It is also unsure who will travel to Sweden to give the speech, with the recent announcement of pregnancy.
4 of 5 in the royal family now is either on leave or are planning an easier schedule. The only one on more than full schedule is Crown Prince Haakon.
Queen Sonja has stepped down from two arrangements. Crown Prince Haakon will be going in her stead. The reason for the decrease in the Queen's programme is, according to VG, that the Palace don't want her to get burnt out, and that she wants to spend more time with the King while he is recuperating.
The recent developments also puts May 17th celebrations in jeopardy, and it is unsure how many of the members of the Royal family will be on the balcony. It is also unsure who will travel to Sweden to give the speech, with the recent announcement of pregnancy.
4 of 5 in the royal family now is either on leave or are planning an easier schedule. The only one on more than full schedule is Crown Prince Haakon.
I think Princess Astrid also pitches in (even if it is on a smaller scale) when most of the members of the royal family is otherwise engaged (this time; recuperating, maternity leave...). Usually she leads a quiet life out of the lime light, but under the cirrcumstances she helps out. I've read somewhere that Princess Astrid did one of the Kings events when he was in surgery for his heart.
And have they announced the State Visit of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to Norway from 10th may to 13th May yet?Normally,if Emperor Akihito as Head of State visits Norway,so King Harald must be the main person as the Welcoming Ceremony and State Banquets too.But is the King well enough to attend?I think maybe if Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja will take part in the event for King Harald.And maybe Princess MM and Martha Louise will not be there.Maybe Princess Astrid.
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And have they announced the State Visit of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to Norway from 10th may to 13th May yet?Normally,if Emperor Akihito as Head of State visits Norway,so King Harald must be the main person as the Welcoming Ceremony and State Banquets too.But is the King well enough to attend?I think maybe if Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja will take part in the event for King Harald.And maybe Princess MM and Martha Louise will not be there.Maybe Princess Astrid.
Yes the Crown Prince Regnt the Queen and Mette-Marit will host the visit, hopefully Princess Astrid and Märtha Louise will attend some of the events in Oslo, hopefully atleast the gala. I dont think it is very likely than any of them will travel to Trondheim for the 2. part of the visit. The King will not take part in the visit but it is reported that he will have a private lunch/dinner with the Emperor and Empress
Two pictures of Sonja last week in Haugesund
From Haugesundsavis.
that great news for King and he would stay at palaces to rest they wont get his heart attack.
when my dad had heart surgery but i dont wanted him get heart attack like that but i went see my dad everyday and more important for me to care my dad and the nurse who care my dad after his surgery its would be great! but i love my dad very much!
It was said that he would have about two months leave, wasn't it? I guess that they might want to start him out little by little as to not over-tax him.
In the official programme, Haakon is mentioned to be the Crown Prince Regent until at least the end of May. But who knows?
Several papers says the King will resume his dutis for the celebration of the centennial on June 7. First there will be a ceremony in Stortinget attended by the King, Queen and CP couple, and in the evening there is a concert which will be attended by the intired royal family that is King, Queen, Haakon and Mette-Marit, The Princesses Märtha, Astrid and Ragnhild with their familys. A couple of days later there is a visit from the swedish royal couple and there will be a full gala at the palace, also attended by AFAIK the intired Norwegian royal family and of course the swedish King and Queen.
Here are some pictures from the Queen today, First she attended a conference and then she saw the TINE relay which encourages young schoolcildren to be fysical active. Therefore the Queen decided to set a good example and she walked home to the palace accompanied by the Mayor of Oslo and the head of information Astrid Versto (woman in black with red scarf), and let the limo drive home empty.
wow! it s not normal to see a queen walking in a park... :)
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Queen Sonja opened the exhibition "Kiss the Frog" on saturday at the nationa museum in Oslo. The frog which is part of the exhibiton ways four tons, and so when the Queen was asked if shed like to have some of the art in her home she said she did not have room for such big things, but that she would recomand the exhibition to the other members of her family. The Queen said the King was doing fine and had just been out sailing, which is a part of his program to get fit again
More pictures from Sonjas last engagement, and a meeting with a rather suprised palace gardener. The Queen complimented him on his work and said it was becomming very beautiful around the palace
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