Last Thursday Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway wrapped up their state visit to Turkey.
Anyway, here are two video clips Their Majesties visit to the Hagia Sofia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (aka the Blue Mosque) in Istanbul.
Click the links below to watch the videos. 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUtK-GXktro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whx-oRP-fXA
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset Norway
On November 7, 2013, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived at the Jærmuseet Vitengarden in the county of Rogaland to open the exhibition, Fra Berliner til Buick: Kongelige Kjøretøy 1905-1945.
The exhibition showcases various classic cars used by the Norwegian royal family as well as private photos and archived film footage according to the official website for the Jærmuseet.
On November 6, 2013, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended the Pøbelseminaret (Rabble Seminar) in Arendal.
The hottest crown prince in the universe also participated in the 2013 Virkekonferansen (it’s a conference) in Oslo. During the event the future king of Norway “…spoke about leadership and his commitment to youth leadership…”
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset Norway
On November 5, 2013, Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway began their three-day state visit to Turkey. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen ties between the two countries. According to the official website for the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey the visit “…will constitute the first Head of State visit between Turkey and Norway since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1926.”
Anyway, after landing at the airport Their Majesties were driven to the Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Mausoleum in Ankara to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony. Thereafter, Their Majesties arrived at the Cankaya Presidential Palace where they were warmly welcomed to Turkey by President Abdullah Gül and First Lady Hayrünnisa Gül.
After the inspection of the guards and formal introductions to various Turkish government officials King Harald V and Queen Sonja went their separate ways. His Majesty attended a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Recep Erdoğan while Her Majesty attended a luncheon held in her honor and hosted by First Lady Gül.
Later in the afternoon, Her Majesty and First Lady Gül visited the “…Saray Care and Rehabilitation Centre and the Sevgi Evleri Nursery School in Ankara and opened the Munch/Warhol and the Multiple Image at the Cer Modern Arts Centre…” according to the Norwegian royal court.
In the evening, President Abdullah Gül and First Lady Hayrünnisa Gül hosted a gala state dinner in honor of Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja at the Cankaya Presidential Palace.
And, that’s it for today. 🙂
On Tuesday, October 22, 2013, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Helsinki, Finland to begin his two-day official visit.
Yesterday, the future king of Norway meet with “…the President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö and his spouse at Mäntyniemi…” according to the official website for the President of Finland.
Thereafter, Crown Prince Haakon attended a luncheon meeting with the “…Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen and a visit[ed] to the maritime engineering company, Aker Arctic.”
Today, the crown prince visited “…Aalto University, the Ateneum Art Museum and Marimekko.”
Please click here to watch a video.
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Photo courtesy of Kongehuset
On October 17, 2013, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway visited the Osloungdommens Motorsenter in Hvervenbukta in Oslo.
The center is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
And, that’s it. 🙂
Click here to watch a video news report from NRK.
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset Norway
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway met with the “…newly appointed government…” at the royal palace in Oslo.
Thereafter, Crown Prince Haakon visited the Nesbru School in Asker to celebrate Global Dignity Day.
Click here to watch a brief video news report.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpChDtD6eH4
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset/S.Sundsbø
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