King Harald and Queen Sonja Current Events, Part 2: February 2015 - December 2020


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Muhler said:
A royal yacht is so very useful, not least in Norway.
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Yes, and both the King and Queen have actually said that they are totally dependent on Royal Yacht to perform their roles, especially in a country like Norway.

The Regent couple also used the yacht when they were on their annual County Visit last week, and as you can see in some of the photos in the thread below, she's a real beauty: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f16/annual-county-visits-44961.html

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More about the Queen's visit to Skudeneshavn and Avaldsnes today:

80 min video from much of her visit to Skudeneshavn - Karmøynytt

I had actually translated the titles on these two photo-galleries to English and everything, but I didn't had the time to post it before now, and then iceflower was here before me. :flowers:

Photo gallery 1 (not 2) from her visit to Skudeneshavn - Karmøynytt:
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** hnytt gallery 2: Dronning Sonja blir vist rundt i strålende sol **
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Photo gallery 2 (not 1) from her visit to Avaldsnes - Karmøynytt:
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** hnytt gallery 1: Her ankommer dronningen Avaldsnes **
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** kongehuset.no: Historisk vandring på Karmøy **
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Google translation

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The King had 4 formal audiences at the Royal Palace today, June 21:

The new Ambassador of Guatemala, His Excellency Mr Francisco Roberto Gross Hernández-Kramer:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf00448
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf00441

The new Ambassador of Ethiopia, His Excellency Mr Merga Bekana Gonfa:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf006f2
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf006f0

The new Ambassador of Mauritius, His Excellency Mr Girish Nunkoo:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf009bd
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf009be

The new Ambassador of Tanzania, His Excellency Mr Willibrod Peter Slaa:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf00c3e
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/tcf00c41

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HM also granted an ordinary audience to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two farewell audiences to the outgoing ambassadors of Germany and Canada.
NTB is only allowed in to take pictures of formal audiences or audiences with foreign heads of states, ministers, leaders of organizations, and winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. - But they are not allowed in for other audiences, so there are no photos of it.
 
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Thanks, Royal Norway & Iceflower. :flowers:

Yes, she's a beauty - the yacht.

I really appreciate the Swedish and Norwegian fondness for national and local attire. It adds something extra to such events. A more colorful note if you get my meaning.
I wish we in DK used the local attires more, but they are basically only used by traditional dancers, more or less in the background.
Greenland and the Faeroe Islands on the other hand are almost fanatical about their traditional attire. I like that.
 
Still going strong, out and about for the country while looking youthful and fit at 81!
 
The King had 4 formal audiences at the Royal Palace today, August 23:

The new Ambassador of India, His Excellency Mr Krishan Kumar:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19b2e7
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19b2f6

The new Ambassador of Germany, His Excellency Mr Alfred Grannas:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19b2e5

The new Ambassador of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr Zaheer Pervaiz Khan:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19b2e0

The new Ambassador of the United Kingdom, His Excellency Mr Richard Wood:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19b283

HM also granted an ordinary audience to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Queen was also be in attendance. - But as I wrote in post 250, NTB is only allowed in to take pictures of formal audiences or audiences with foreign heads of states, ministers, leaders of organizations and winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, so there are no photos of it.

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Later, The Regent Couple watched the annual Military tattoo performance of His Majesty The King's Guard at the Palace Square from the Palace Balcony:

4 twitter photos from Oskar Aanmoen

Photos from Scanpix:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19bae3
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19bb9d
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19bae5
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19ba8c
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td19ba89

Two twitter videos from Oskar Aanmoen, poor quality: video 1 - video 2

So a busy day for the King.
 
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:previous: Article from Oskar Aanmoen: King Harald and Queen Sonja attend military tattoo in Oslo – Royal Central
His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty Queen Sonja watched Thursday afternoon His Majesty the King’s Guard perform in the Palace Square from the Palace Balcony at Royal Palace in Oslo. Over a thousand people had met up to see the show lasting for 30 minutes.
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His Majesty the King’s Guard is the Norwegian King’s lifeguard and the largest department in the Royal Norwegian Army. The Royal Guard is also a part of the city defence of Oslo and is prepared to support the police in crises. After the bombing of the government quarter in 2011, more than 700 guards were in armed action to support the police in the protections of the Government Quarter and other important buildings in Oslo.
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The Queen invited minority women for tea at the Royal Palace this afternoon, September 3.

Royal House article - translation.

There are some issues with the translations again, so use your owns.

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While The King has been busy with 5 audiences (no photos of it).
 
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Today, September 4, King Harald handed out the Kavli Prizes 2018 at Oslo's Concert Hall and will later also attend the Government's banquet in honour of this year's Kavli laureates:


** kongehuset.no: Kongen delte ut Kavliprisen ** translation **
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English article: The King presented the Kavli Prizes - The Royal House of Norway

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The King had 3 formal audiences at the Royal Palace today, September 6:

The new Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Ms Arusha Cooray:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td22f3b1
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td22f3ae

The new Ambassador of Macedonia, His Excellency Mr Serdjim Muhamed:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td22f64c
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td22f64a

The new Ambassador of Finland, His Excellency Mr Mikael Antell:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td22f780
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td22f783

HM also granted an ordinary audience to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Queen was also in attendance. No photographers allowed in.

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Later, The Regent Couple hosted a luncheon for members of the diplomatic corps, also at the Royal Palace.
No photographers allowed in.

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And this evening, the King attended the presentation of the Anders Jahre Cultural Awards at the University Hall in Oslo:
Anders Jahres Kulturpris 2018 - kongehuset.no - translation

Well, we know that he doesn't like to talk about it, but 6 engagements for a frail 81-year-old in one day???? Hmm????
Yes, most of them inside the Palace, but still.
 
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Today, September 20, King Harald attended the 50th anniversary celebration of The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø.


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:previous: Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

First: Isn't he cute? - And yes, I know I'm talking about an 81-year-old man, but still.

Second: Universitetet i Tromsø (UiT) - Norges arktiske universitet (The University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway) is the world's northernmost university, the third largest in the country, and the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway. It was established in 1968, and opened in 1972 and is one of eight universities in Norway.
UiT's location makes it a natural venue for the development of studies of the region's natural environment, culture, and society.

More information here.

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The Queen attended the opening of a new exhibition in Queen Sonja Art Stable today: ''Tone Vigeland. Jewellery and Sculpture.''

Tweets from TV2's Royal Expert, Kjell Arne Totland:

Yesterday: Kjell Arne Totland @TV2KjellArne
#ROYAL #JEWELS An exclusive preview! A new #exhibition of works by legendary Norwegian #jeweller & #sculptor #ToneVigeland to open in #QueenSonja’ s private #art #gallery in #Oslo later this week. Some of Sonja’ s own #silver jewels made by Vigeland are also exhibited.

Today: Kjell Arne Totland @TV2KjellArne
#ROYAL #OPENING #QueenSonja of #N opens the exhibition #ToneVigeland - #jewelry & #sculptures at her own #art #gallery in #Oslo - wearing a #silver #necklace by the artist. The corresponding #bracelet & a few other of the queen’s #jewels by #Vigeland are part of exhibition.

Information about, Tone Vigeland.

Information about the singer, Anne Grete Preus, who performed at the event.

Some photos of them and the Queen:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td3048d2
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td3048f1
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td3048be
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td3048c9
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td3048c6


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No Royal House articles yet.
 
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King Harald disembarked the Royal Yacht Norge today, September 21. Queen Sonja was present as well:


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iceflower said:
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Here are the two reports provided by the Palace :flowers:

King Harald:


** kongehuset: Kongen på Norges arktiske universitet ** translation **


Queen Sonja:

** kongehuset: Tone Vigeland i KunstStallen ** translation **
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Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

Here is an English version of the Royal House Article regarding the opening of the Tone Vigeland exhibition in the Art Stable yesterday: Tone Vigeland exhibition at the Art Stable - The Royal House of Norway
The Queen welcomed the guests to the opening this afternoon. “It is a great pleasure to welcome you into the universe of an artist whom I, along with so many others, deeply appreciate,” Queen Sonja said in her remarks to the guests, who included established goldsmiths and jewellery artists as well as young people studying to become artisans themselves.
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And here's an English article from Oskar Aanmoen: Queen Sonja opens new exhibition in Queen Sonja's Art Stable – Royal Central
After being closed for a few weeks, Queen Sonja’s Art Stable in Oslo is now open again with a brand new exhibition. It was Her Majesty The Queen who opened the brand new show on Thursday evening. During the summer, visitors could see the Norwegian national costumes which are privately owned by the members of the Royal Family. Now a new and more modern exhibition has taken over the old stable buildings. The new exhibition is named “Tone Vigeland, Jewelery and Sculpture”.

Tone Vigeland is an internationally recognised pioneer in jewellery design, which in the 90’s moved on to create sculptures. Metal is her favourite material, and the works combine the hard material with soft shapes and different textures. The exhibition shows jewellery from the period 1956 to 1998 and sculptures from 1998 to today.
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King Harald disembarked the Royal Yacht Norge today, September 21. Queen Sonja was present as well:


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Which marks the end of this year's season for the Royal Yacht.

Two more photos:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td311201
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td3110dc

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Earlier in the day, the King granted The Prime Minister an ordinary audience - and presided over an ordinary Council of State at the Royal Palace. The Crown Prince was in attendance during both events. No photographers allowed in.
 
:previous: Thanks polyesco! :flowers:

Some information about the crew:

The Yacht is owned by the King privately, and not the state. - But a Royal Decree from 1947 stipulates that the ship shall be manned, operated and maintained by the Norwegian armed forces.

During the summer season the ship has a crew of 53, comprising 17 officers and 36 conscripts, which is reduced to a minimum of approximately 20 in the winter. The crew’s main tasks consist of watch duty and maintenance. - And in February each year a group of new recruits reports for duty to begin theoretical and practical training for the coming season.
 
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Here is an article from Oskar Aanmoen about the disembarking of the Royal Yacht on Friday: King Harald and Queen Sonja conclude season for The Norwegian Royal Yacht – Royal Central
During Friday’s ceremony, the King inspected this year’s crew. He also examined the ship and made sure everything was as it should before having a short chat with the captain and another military commander on board the boat. The King then announced with his official approval that everything was as it should be and that the royal ship is officially ready to spend the winter at the dock before next season which will begin mid-May 2019.
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eya said:
King Harald attends today 23 September at the ceremony of Jan Otto Myrseth to bishop in Tunsberg. The ceremony take place in Tonsberg Cathedral.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEPX9GACmW/?taken-by=detnorskekongehus

Vigsling av ny biskop i Tunsberg - kongehuset.no
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Here are some more photos of the consecration:


** kongehuset.no: Bispevigsling i Tunsberg ** translation **
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Thanks! :flowers:

As some may know (since I've written about it in this post), after a constitutional amendment of May 21st, 2012, the Church of Norway is self-governed with regard to doctrinal issues and appointment of clergy - and the monarch is no longer its head.
And in 2016, the King in Council approved an act that created the Church of Norway as an independent legal entity (which separated it from the state), effective from January 1st, 2017.

However, the King has still chosen to be present during consecrations of bishops.

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And thanks for posting photos of the Queen!

She looks great, 81-years-young!
 
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:previous: Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

Here is an English Royal House article: 100 years of Norwegian pupils in France - The Royal House of Norway
The first Norwegian pupils arrived at the Lycée Pierre Corneille upper secondary school in the heart of Rouen, Normandy, in 1918. Today Her Majesty The Queen took part in the celebration of a century of learning.

Educational cooperation and the establishment of a Norwegian section at the school were part of a peace-building measure at the end of World War I. The idea was for young people to meet and get to know each other in a congenial environment.
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And some instagram videos.
 
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King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted a luncheon for the Nordic Council at the Royal Palace today, October 30:


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Well, the Regent-Couple have been quite busy after they came home from the state visit to China, so let's go through it:

On October 24th, they hosted a reception at the Royal Palace for recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit, and some people tend to go a bit too far sometimes:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td4c0956 :lol:

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The King also had several audiences last week, including 4 formal ones on October 25th:

The new Ambassador of Israel, His Excellency Mr Alon Roth-Snir:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td4cc9ef

The new Ambassador of Sudan, His Excellency Mr Emad Aldin Mirghani Abdel Hamid Altohamy:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td4cc9d7

The new Ambassador of Armenia, His Excellency Mr Alexander Arzoumanian:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td4cc9ec

The new Ambassador of Gambia, His Excellency Mr Francis Rene Blain:
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td4cc9e3

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King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted a luncheon for the Nordic Council at the Royal Palace today, October 30:


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Thanks iceflower! :flowers:

At this year's Northern Future Forum, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg had invited the prime ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries and the UK to Oslo ''to discuss the role of technology in health services in the future,'' and some of them were present during the luncheon at the palace as well.

Photo of the Regent-Couple greeting the Norwegian PM (see them with the Danish one, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, in iceflower's second photo):
https://scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/editorial/td50b048

BTW: The Queen also attended the art-historian Cecilie Malm Brundtland's presentation on Artist Tone Vigeland in The Queen Sonja Art Stable yesterday evening, October 30th (no photos of it).

(P.S. Click on the Scanpix-photos two, or several, times if they're not working.)
 
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