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In the wake of the death of King Harald, some of the information on this website will need to be updated in the time to come.

Congratulations and condolences

As Head of state, it is His Majesty the King's task to be the sender of congratulations and condolences to other countries on behalf of Norway.

The overview shows messages going back six years

  • Condolences to the King of Spain

    Condolences are conveyed from His Majesty King Haakon of Norway to His Majesty King Felipe of Spain.

    28 October 2026

  • Congratulations to the new President of Estonia

    Congratulations are conveyed from His Majesty King Haakon of Norway to the new President of Estonia, Her Excellency Ms Ülle Madise.

    12 October 2026

  • Condolences to the President of Colombia

    Condolences are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the President of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency Mr Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero.

    11 August 2026

  • Congratulations to the new President of Colombia

    Congratulations are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the new President of Colombia, His Excellency Mr Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero.

    7 August 2026

  • Congratulations to the new President of Peru

    Congratulations are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the new President of Peru, Her Excellency Mrs Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi.

    28 July 2026

  • Condolences to the Amir of Qatar

    Condolences are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to His Highness the Amir of Qatar.

    13 July 2026

  • Condolences to the Acting President of Venezuela

    Condolences are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the Acting President of Venezuela, Her Excellency Ms Delcy Rodriguez.

    26 June 2026

  • Congratulations to the new Governor General of Canada

    Congratulations are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the new Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency The Right Honourable Ms Louise Arbour.

    8 June 2026

  • Congratulations to the President of Iraq

    Congratulations are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the new President of the Republic of Iraq, His Excellency Mr Nizar Amedi.

    21 April 2026

  • Congratulations to the President of Vietnam

    Congratulations are conveyed from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the new President of Vietnam, His Excellency Mr Tô Lâm.

    16 April 2026

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