State visit to the Slovak Republic - October 2010

[Her_Majesty]

Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway will pay a state visit to the Slovak Republic from 26 to 28 October 2010.

Read nore about the State Visit here.



Programm:

26.10.2010

State visit to the Slovak Republic
Their Majesties The King and Queen visit Slovakia 26 - 28 October.

Welcoming ceremony
His Excellency President Ivan Gašparovič and Ms Silvia Gašparovičová officially welcome Their Majesties the King and Queen to Slovakia, Bratislava (10:00).

Plenary session
His Majesty The King and His Excellency President Ivan Gašparovič head a bilateral meeting between the delegations, Bratislava (10:00).

Danubiana Meulensteen
Her Majesty The Queen visit the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Centre (11:10).

Official Luncheon
His Majesty The King attends an official luncheon hosted by Her Excellency Prime Minister Iveta Radičová, Bratislava (12:35).

Official Luncheon
Her Majesty The Queen attends luncheon hosted by Ms Silvia Gašparovičová, Erdödy Palace (10:00).

President of the National Assembly
His Majesty The King meets with H.E. Richard Sulík, President of the National Assembly, Bratislava (14:45).

Tour of the old town
Their Majesties The King and Queen meet with the Mayor of Bratislava, Mr Andrej Ďurkovský, who accompany Their Majesties on a tour of the old town (15:40).

Centenary
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the centenary of Norges Cykleforbund (The Norwegian Bicycle Association), Oslo Town Hall (19:15)

Gala dinner
Their Majesties The King and Queen attend a gala dinner hosted by His Excellency President Ivan Gašparovič and Ms Silvia Gašparovičová at the old Parliament House (20:00).

27.10.2010

Business seminar
His Majesty The King officially opens the business seminar Modern Business in Modern Society, Hotel Crowne Plaza - Bratislava (10:00).

Gaudeamus
Her Majesty The Queen visits the Gaudeamus Centre for Disabled Children, Bratislava (10:00).

ÚĽUV
Her Majesty The Queen visit ÚĽUV Centre for Folk Art Production, Bratislava (10:50).

In Vino
Their Majesties the King and Queen visit the art and wine centre In Vino outside Modra (12:20).

Exhibition
Their Majesties the King and Queen attend the opening of an exhibition on the Norwegian author Bjørnstjerne Bjørson at Bratislava fortress (10:00).

Reception
Their Majesties the King and Queen attend a reception for members of the business delegation, Hotel Börik (17:00).

27.10.2010

A taste of Norway
Their Majesties the King and Queen attend the banquet A Taste of Norway, Hotel Crowne Plaza (20:00).

28.10.2010
Banská Štiavnica
Their Majesties the King and Queen visit the townhall and city museum in Banská Štiavnica (11:20).

Starý zámok
Their Majesties the King and Queen visit Starý zámok - det gamle slottet - i Banská Štiavnica (12:15).

Banská Štiavnica Bethlehem
Their Majesties the King and Queen visit the exhibition of wood carvings at Banská Štiavnica Bethlehem (12:40).

Official luncheon
Their Majesties the King and Queen attend an official luncheon at Svätý Anton - a palace and museum outside Banská Štiavnica (13:00).

 

[Her_Majesty]

Norwegian King Harald and Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic (unseen) inspect the guard of honour before their meeting in Bratislava on October 26, 2010. King Harald with Queen Sonja arrived for a four-day official visit to Slovakia.

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[Her_Majesty]

Norwegian King Harald (2nd L) and his wife Queen Sonja (2nd R) pose for a photo with Bratislava's Mayor Andrej Durkovsky (L) and his wife Frantiska during their tour in the old town of Bratislava October 26, 2010. King Harald and Queen Sonja are in Slovakia on a four-day official visit.

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http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/kongelige/article3875667.ece

 

[agami.pearl]

guess who is the star wars queen
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first photos from gala dinner

 

[wartenberg7]

I thought she would wear this (unbecoming) tiara... Unfortunately an old, old, ... (but yet nice) dress again.
It´s a bit strange dress code for the men: Taxedos with orders and decorations...?!

 

[Her_Majesty]

Kongehuset article: kongehuset.no - Statsbesøk til Slovakia

 

[Lord Rossmore]

Any pic of todays activities Day 2??

 

[Her_Majesty]

Slovakia's President Ivan Gasparovic (R) welcomes Norwegian King Harald (C) with his wife Sonja (L) before visiting the Andy Warhol exposition in Zoya gallery which is part of Wine park Elesko in town of Modra October 27, 2010. King Harald and Queen Sonja are in Slovakia on a four-day official visit.

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http://svenskdam.se/2010/10/norska-kungaparet-pa-besok-i-bratislava/

http://www.kongehuset.no/c26939/nyhet/vis.html?tid=88353

 

[wartenberg7]

Can anyone supply us with state banquet pics without watermark?

 

[Her_Majesty]

Norwegian King Harald (R) and Queen Sonja (2nd R) pose with Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic (L) and his wife Silvia (2nd L) as they visit the old town of Banska Stiavnica on October 28, 2010 on the last day of King Harald's and Queen Sonja's four-day official visit to Slovakia.

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Pictures from the President's page:

Welcoming Ceremony:
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At the Warhol exhibition:
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Can anyone supply us with state banquet pics without watermark?

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[Her_Majesty]

Some great pictures of the Royal Couple's visit to Svaty Anton: Daylife Gallery
That's really a cool picture.

And some more pictures of the President's page:
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You can also find many videos of most events at the President's page here:
http://www.prezident.sk/?video-archive

 

[Lumutqueen]

That cool picture, is indeed very cool. King Harald looks like the man in charge.

 

[Her_Majesty]

Another article with a picture:
Kongeørnen skremte ikke kongen - VG Nett om Kongehuset