70th Birthday Celebrations of King Harald V of Norway

[lisamaria]

Isn't this just a gorgeous Picture?

On the Balcony
(Source: Side 2, Scanpix, loaded via photobucket)

It's one of my favourite pictures: The Family celebrates their King.

It is just amazing how much like Sonja the whole family looks like, including Ari Behn and Mette-Marit

 

[SASSY]

I do love this picture....so joyous!

Isn't this just a gorgeous Picture?

On the Balcony
(Source: Side 2, Scanpix, loaded via photobucket)

It's one of my favourite pictures: The Family celebrates their King.

 

[LaMinka]

very very late but here are a cute video from his birthday:
Video 1 -

I love how Victoria is talking to Maud Angelica. She said something like "Hi Lillema, Are you doing fine? Oh how good. It's great..." and something more.

 

[Philippe Egalite']

Royal Palace,Oslo this afternoon.

Clip 1

NRK Nett-TV - hastighetsmåling

I apologize, in advance, for the belated question but this is the first time I came across this clip.
I do not know a single Norwegian word but during one open-air ceremony, a choir sang to the tune of the British "God save the King/Queen". Does anyone have a clue as to what this is all about?

 

[norwegianne]

I apologize, in advance, for the belated question but this is the first time I came across this clip.
I do not know a single Norwegian word but during one open-air ceremony, a choir sang to the tune of the British "God save the King/Queen". Does anyone have a clue as to what this is all about?

It is the Norwegian royal anthem, which is inspired by "God Save the Queen" and uses the same tune Unlike God Save the Queen, it is fairly rarely used, except on New Year's Eve when the King has a speech on national television, and other events when the King is present.

Wikipedia has both the Norwegian lyrics and a translated version: Kongesangen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Philippe Egalite']

Τhank you so very much Norwegianne.
And I take it this may have something to do with Queen Maud's British background?

 

[norwegianne]

Τhank you so very much Norwegianne.
And I take it this may have something to do with Queen Maud's British background?

Not really, as the first version of the Norwegian song was written in 1841.

 

[Philippe Egalite']

On a different note:
After watching these videos I realized that Haakon is very well trained. I was extremely impressed at how deeply and reverendly he bows his head and sometimes at the waist, when he greets, and shakes hands with, people.
My intuition tells me that, one day, he will do extremely well as a monarch.

Evidently, thanks to Olav the Good King, the Norwegian Royal House has by now built a deeply rooted, strong democratic tradition.

 

[acdc1]

VERY late to be asking this! But what are Albert, Victoria, and the man sitting beside Laurentien wearing in this picture? Do they serve some sort of special purpose? http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/ruizmartinez/maxytodos.jpg (I got it from an earlier post).

I also saw pictures of Prince Henrik and a few other people wearing them, like King Constantine, Grand Duke Henri, and Princess Alexia's husband (Carlos?).

These are from Danish Royal Watchers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/gigi_ho/drws/feb23_6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/gigi_ho/drws/feb23_12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/gigi_ho/drws/feb23_7.jpg

 

[norwegianne]

VERY late to be asking this! But what are Albert, Victoria, and the man sitting beside Laurentien wearing in this picture? Do they serve some sort of special purpose? http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/ruizmartinez/maxytodos.jpg (I got it from an earlier post).

I also saw pictures of Prince Henrik and a few other people wearing them, like King Constantine, Grand Duke Henri, and Princess Alexia's husband (Carlos?).

These are from Danish Royal Watchers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/gigi_ho/drws/feb23_6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/gigi_ho/drws/feb23_12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/gigi_ho/drws/feb23_7.jpg

I'm not sure, but given that most of them have it, it might be a pin of some kind commemorating the occasion?

 

[ah mei]

someone please help me I have yet to view any photos.Teach me how to view them

 

[dalia]

someone please help me I have yet to view any photos.Teach me how to view them

Just press on the links ah mei, you could wait for a while and the links are usually in blue print.

 

[Her_Majesty]

YouTube - Norwegian King Harald 70th Barthday - Dancing at the ball (2007)

 

[Lumutqueen]

What a beautiful video.
I love Quen Sonja ushering people in. Those two bowing/courtesying to each other.

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary will always be my favourite from that night.

 

[IloveCP]

There was so many beautiful gala dresses and tiaras. My favorite gown is Mary's red velvet dress. She looked incredibly regal. I also loved Victoria, Mette Marit, Silvia, Maria Teresa, and Maxima's gowns. I thought Mathilde's dress was awful.

 

[SnowBirds]

You are a wealth of information and I so get to enjoy all those pictures and jewels. I agree Mary was the very best, that red gown is gorgeous on her with her dark hair and complexion. I did not see Queen Max there in the picture for I like her gowns. And the gown on Queen Mathilde, not a good choice, that was something like it came from a beauty pageant. I also like the gown on Queen Sonja, that style really suits her and the color was so nice to see something beside bright colors that she seems to like.

 

[JR76]

There was so many beautiful gala dresses and tiaras. My favorite gown is Mary's red velvet dress. She looked incredibly regal. I also loved Victoria, Mette Marit, Silvia, Maria Teresa, and Maxima's gowns. I thought Mathilde's dress was awful.

Who's the lady wearing a tiara behind Lorentz and Christina?
Worth noting is Christina in her now stolen tiara and Desirée in the tiara that's been under discussion in other threads the last few days.


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[Tilia C.]

Who's the lady wearing a tiara behind Lorentz and Christina?
Worth noting is Christina in her now stolen tiara and Desirée in the tiara that's been under discussion in other threads the last few days.


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That is Lady Elizabeth Shakerley, née Anson. She is the daughter of Princess Anne of Denmark, née Bowes-Lyon, from her first marriage with
Viscount Anson. Her tiara is an heirloom of Princess Viggo of Denmark.

 

[JR76]

That is Lady Elizabeth Shakerley, née Anson. She is the daughter of Princess Anne of Denmark, née Bowes-Lyon, from her first marriage with
Viscount Anson. Her tiara is an heirloom of Princess Viggo of Denmark.

Thank you I'm glad that tiara is still in private hands and still in use (atleast at the time of the celebrations)


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[maria-olivia]

There is a replica of this tiara worn by the Vind/Rosenborg Family , descendents of Prince Erik of Denmark.
Alexandra who married Ivar Vind and Christian of Rosenborg who married Karin Luttichau , former Lady in waiting of Princess Benedikte.
Prince Erik is Prince Viggo's brother.

 

[doro]

Why Queen Margrethe did not attended the 70th birthday of Harald?

 

[iceflower]

You can find the answer in this thread. She was recovering from a knee surgery and had to cancel a large number of engagements at that time.