King Harald and Queen Sonja: Current events Part 1; January 2008 -

[fortimo]

Yesterday King Harald went salmon fishing at the river Altaelva in Finnmark county.
"It has become a summer tradition and I feel very good in Altaelva", said King Harald, who has fished in Altaelva 15 or 16 times, for the first time as King in 1994.
Klart for kongedøgn - Altaposten.no
Google Translation

So than they are back from Corsica.

 

[fairy tale]

More about King Harald's fishing trip:

King Harald and his companions took a total of seven salmons.The biggest catch was 13 pounds.
Kongens følge tok syv storlaks - Altaposten.no
Google Translation

He doesn't take the private jet, but regualar flights to get there.
"He is a warm and wonderful person. The term 'King of the people' could not fit better", says Hans-Ulrik Wisløff.
- Varm og flott person - Altaposten.no
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[dazzling]

Munch in London: Speech at Tate Modern
Queen's speech

 

[fairy tale]

Queen Sonja opened the coastal paths on the island Vannøy in Karlsøy municipality on August 10, 2012.
kongehuset.no - Åpnet kyststier i Troms
Google Translation

On Sunday, August 12, Queen Sonja has been on a private trip to Finnmark and participated in a bicycle tour from Sørvær to Breivikbotn.
http://www.finnmarkdagblad.no/nyheter/article6188938.ece
Google Translation

 

[fairy tale]

Today, King Harald attended the celebration of Norway’s 50th anniversary in Space, Andøya Rocket Range, August 18, 2012.
kongehuset.no - Femti år i rommet
Google Translation

Also today, Queen Sonja attended the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, Oscarshall Summer Palace. Already yesterday she attended a concert at Oscarshall Summer Palace, Queen Sonja International Music Competition.
The Queen Sonja International Music Competition is held every two years since 1988 and attracts outstanding singing talent from around the world.
kongehuset.no - Nye stemmer på Oscarshall
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[iceflower]

On August 20 King Harald has opened a new school in Svolvær and visited the NESO Apprentice School.



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


** lofotposten.no gallery: Skoleåpning **


** lofotposten.no gallery:: Kongens besøk hos NESO **


** lofotposten.no videos: En flott skole **


** kongehuset.no: Ny skole i Svolvær ** translation **

 

[fairy tale]

King Harald and Queen Sonja attend the premiere of the film "Kon-Tiki" at the Opera House in Oslo tonight, August 23, 2012. The film tells the story about adventurer Thor Heyrdahl and his travel in 1947 from Ploynesia to South America on a fleet made of balsa tree.
Pictures: http://www.picturedesk.com/bild-dis...yZSBvZiB0aGUgdGhlIGZpbG0gXCJLb24tVGlraVwiIl19 (click to enlarge)

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more pics of the film premiere yesterday


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


** side2.no: Skavlan tok pappafri og dro på Kon-Tiki-festen **


** svenskdam.se: Kunglig filmpremiär i Norge ** translation **


** kongehuset.no: Premiere på «Kon-Tiki» ** translation **

 

[julliette]

ah ah, the first pics made me smile. What is the first thing you notice in it? For me it was the tie of the guy far right. Everyone is dark colours, even Queen Sonja, and then his tie has that combination of colours

 

[iceflower]

Not trend setting , but indeed a nice and eye-catching idea


Today, August 28, King Harald attended the official opening of the energy fair ONS 2012 in Stavanger as well as the opening of two exhibitions at the Stavanger Art Museum: BMW ART CARS at ONS 2012 and Edvard Munch: "Gåten bak lerretet" (The riddle behind the canvas).



** kongehuset.no: Åpnet energimessen i Stavanger ** translation **


** aftenbladet.no video: Kom og bli med på en spasertur ** translation **


** an.no: Royal glede over optimisme i nord ** translation **


** nrk.no: Bedrifter får minister-skryt ** translation **

 

[fairy tale]

King attended the 100th anniversary of military aviation in Norway, Oslo Town Hall, September 1, 2012.
kongehuset.no - Luftmakt i 100 år
Google Translation

 

[fairy tale]

Yesterday, King Harald presented the Kavli Prize 2012 for Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience in Oslo Concert Hall, September 4, 2012.
kongehuset.no - The 2012 Kavli Prize
In the evening King Harald attended the official banquet held in honour of the Kavli Prize laureates.

 

[iceflower]

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King Harald has attended the official opening of the 125th Oslo Contemporary Art Exhibition today, September 8, 2012.



** kongehuset.no: Høstutstilling for 125. gang ** translation **

 

[iceflower]

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This afternoon, September 21, King Harald has attended the opening of the exhibition "The longest journey, the Royal Family involuntary abroad through the war years 1940-45" at the Glomdals Museum in Elverum.



** kongehuset.no: Den lengste reisen ** translation **


** nrk.no video and article: Her er det ting som vekker minner ** translation **


** h-a.no: Kongen møtte krigsveteran ** translation **

 

[fairy tale]

Queen Sonja attended the 100th anniversary of the Norwegian Nurses Organisation at the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet today, September 24, 2012.
Picture

(from https://www.sykepleierforbundet.no/vis-artikkel/1006402/Statsministeren-sjarmerte-i-Operaen)

kongehuset.no - Norsk sykepleierforbund 100 år
Google Translation

 

[fairy tale]

Queen Sonja officially opened the new Astrup Fearnley Museum at Tjuvholmen in Oslo today, September 27, 2012.
kongehuset.no - Astrup Fearnley-museet åpnet
Google Translation

http://www.nrk.no/kultur-og-underholdning/1.8338158 (unfortunately the video can not be seen outside Norway )
Google Translation

 

[iceflower]

Here's an additional picture gallery of the opening today:



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **


** gettyimages/zimbio: Queen Sonja Of Norway Officially Opens The Astrup Fearnley Museum In Oslo **

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Sonja has visited the archaeological excavations at Re today, October 1, 2012.



** Pic ** kongehuset.no: Slagene på Re ** translation **


** nrk.no: Dronning Sonja på slagmarken i Re ** translation **


** gettyimages/zimbio gallery: Queen Sonja Visits The Archaeological Excavations At Re **


Dronningen finner patron med metalldetektor - YouTube

 

[andr]

Some more pictures and videos from Re.

Dronning sonja - Her går det i surr for Sonja - Seoghør.no

Billed-Bladet - Video - Dronning Sonja ude med metaldetektoren

Sonja testade en metalldetektor | Svensk Damtidning

 

[iceflower]

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King Harald and Queen Sonja have received the President of Mongolia Tsakhia Elbegdorj and his wife for an audience and afterwards hosted a luncheon in honour of the president at the Royal Palace today, October 8, 2012.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **


** indre.no: President på Norges-besøk ** translation **

 

[Ephram]

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union (EU) for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Since this year's award will be presented to an organisation I wonder who will be meeting King Harald V and Queen Sonja on the coming 10 December for the Nobel Ceremony and also for the Nobel concert and torchlight procession. Is it going to be Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the Council? Anyway hope to see the attendance by Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit as well.

Nobelprize.org

 

[fairy tale]

Queen Sonja attended UWCs 50th Anniversary Celebration at Oslo City Hall today, October 12, 2012.
belga picture gallery BelgaPicture - Category details

http://www.kongehuset.no/c26939/nyhet/vis.html?tid=103187
Google Translation

 

[fairy tale]

King Harald hosted a reception at the Royal Palace for recipients of the King's Medal of Merit, October 18, 2012.
Farsunds Avis - Fikk hilse p kongen
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[fairy tale]

Queen Sonja opened the Munch exhibition The Modern Eye at the Munch Museum, Oslo, October 30, 2012. She arrived 40 minutes late, as she was attending Karin Stoltenberg's funeral right beforehand.
kongehuset.no - Det moderne øye
Google Translation

Picture gallery APA-PictureDesk

http://www.side2.no/kjendis/article3503489.ece
Google Translation
http://www.ba.no/nyheter/irix/article6315422.ece

another picture gallery Kuningatar Sonja Oslon Munch museossa | Lehtikuva | lehtikuva.fi

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Some more pictures of Sonja at the Munch exhibition:

Google Image Result for http://www.unbconnect.com/component/photogallery/task-displayImage/s-l/id-19095/file-201206/16Britain%2520Edvard%2520Munch%2520Webfjpg-1340720309.jpg

Google Image Result for http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BElkiHnBZKM/T9oglEPsr2I/AAAAAAAAE9E/SneIFwtKGoE/s1600/nor1.jpg

 

[fairy tale]

Some more pictures of Sonja at the Munch exhibition:

Google Image Result for http://www.unbconnect.com/component/photogallery/task-displayImage/s-l/id-19095/file-201206/16Britain%2520Edvard%2520Munch%2520Webfjpg-1340720309.jpg

Google Image Result for http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BElkiHnBZKM/T9oglEPsr2I/AAAAAAAAE9E/SneIFwtKGoE/s1600/nor1.jpg

Well, both pictures are from June 2012 - the first picture from the Munch exhibition at the Tate Modern in London, the second from the exhibition 'Landskap og Rom' (not Munch) at the Henie Onstad Art Centre in Høvikodden.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Well, both pictures are from June 2012 - the first picture from the Munch exhibition at the Tate Modern in London, the second from the exhibition 'Landskap og Rom' (not Munch) at the Henie Onstad Art Centre in Høvikodden.

Thanks for letting me know. My mistake!

 

[fairy tale]

King Harald attended Memorial Day at Akershus fortress today, November 4, 2012. Remembered are all those who have given their lives in military service.
Konge og forsvarstopper mintes falne soldater - VG Nett om Forsvaret
Google Translation

http://www.kongehuset.no/c26939/nyhet/vis.html?tid=103365
Google Translation

 

[fairy tale]

King Harald attended the memorial ceremony in Ny-Ålesund 50 years after the Kings Bay accident at Svalbard today, November 5, 2012. The accident - an explosion in the mine - killed 21 people.
På vei til minnemarkering · Svalbardposten
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http://www.itromso.no/ntb/iriks/article6621039.ece
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http://www.kongehuset.no/c26939/nyhet/vis.html?tid=103357
Google Translation

 

[fairy tale]

Visit to South Trøndelag; June 4-6, 2013

King Harald and Queen Sonja will visit South Trøndelag from June 4-6, 2013. The county visit will include the municipalities Hitra, Freya, Osen, Roan, Åfjord and Bjugn.
They will use the Royal Yacht "Norge".
kongehuset.no - Kongeparet til Sør-Trøndelag
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