Opening of Grieg anniversary year
On 27 January 2007 Her Majesty The Queen attended the official opening of the Edvard Grieg 2007 Anniversary Year in Tromsø, Norway.
The year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of one of Norway’s greatest and most beloved composers.
The Queen attended the opening ceremony at the Tromsø Cultural Centre. As part of the official programme, the Queen also paid a visit to the Church City Mission and the Tromsø Gallery of Contemporary Art, where she was given a guided tour.
In the evening a reception was held at Tromsø City Hall. The municipality of Tromsø hosted the event and dinner was arranged by the Northern Lights Festival.
EnlargeCurrent news
Gratulerer med dagen!
The Royal Family greeted the Children's parade in Oslo from the Palace Balcony in glorious spring sunshine today. Approximately 120 schools are taking part in the parade this year.
Urban development and nature in Oslo
Green transformation, sustainability and urban development were on the agenda during the state visit from Denmark, and Wednesday Their Majesties King Frederik and Queen Mary got to know Oslo better - both the city and the nature surrounding the capital.