Official visits abroad
The King and Queen and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess undertake and are the hosts for official visits to and from other countries. Like State Visits, the purpose is to build good relations and strengthen Norwegian interests. These albums contain photographs from a selection of official visits carried out in recent years.
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Vietnam 2014
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Official visit to VietnamThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess went on an official visit to Vietnam 19 - 21 March 2014. The visit took place in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB Scanpix -
Arrival in HanoiThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess were greeted by Rebecca (10), Margrethe (8), Hedda (6) and Selma (4) when they arrived at their hotel in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Welcoming ceremonyThe welcoming ceremony took place outside the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Welcoming ceremonyThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess officialle welcomed by the Vice President of Vietnam, Her Excellency Mrs Nguyen Thi Doan. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Welcoming ceremonyThe welcoming ceremony was followed by meetings at the Presidential Palace Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Temple of LiteratureThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrive at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Temple of LiteratureThe Temple of Literature dates from 1070 and is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Temple of LiteratureThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess on a guided tour of the Temple. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Temple of LiteratureThe temple compound is sequestered from the busy city outside its walls. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Temple of LiteratureThe temple compound is sequestered from the busy city outside its walls. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Temple of LiteratureThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met the press for photos and interviews. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
CycloThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess travelled by "cyclo" in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Cyclo- a good opportunity for a selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Cyclo- a good opportunity for a selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Cyclo- a good opportunity for a selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
CycloThe driver also got to inspect the selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
BankettKronprinsessen under den offisielle middagen i Hanoi. Foto: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Friendship concertThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrive at the Hanoi Opera for a friendship concert. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Friendship concertThe programme featured pieces by Bach and Mozart as well as by Vietnamese composer Ngo Hoang Quan and Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Meeting with the PresidentThe day began with a meeting withthe president of Vietnam, Mr Truong Tan Sang. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Meeting with the PresidentPresident Sang asked them to convey his greetings to Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja, who conducted a State Visit to Vietnam in 2004. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Hue CitadelThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met with the representatives of the local authorities, the People’s Committee of Hue, at the UNESCO listed Hue Citadel. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
The Hue CitadelThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Hue Citadel. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Local headwearThe Crown Princess was given a hat by the locals in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix. -
Local headwearThe Crown Princess was given a hat by the locals in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix. -
Local headwearThe Crown Princess was given a hat by the locals in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix. -
Clearing landminesThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess were given a presentation on the important work of clearing landmines by Norwegian People’s Aid. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Clearing landminesNorwegian People’s Aid cooperates with Football for All on clearing football fields of land mines and cluster bombs. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Football for allFootball match at Huong An Secondary School. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Football for allReady for for kick off with Football for all. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Swimming lessonsDue to climate change, violent cloudbursts, typhoons and flooding are occurring more frequently. As a result, an average of 10 children drown each day. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Swimming lessonsNorwegian Church Aid has addressed the problem by providing swimming lessons to children in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Swimming lessonsThe children practice in the nearby river. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Swimming lessonsThe children demonstrated their swimming skills and exercises both on land and in the nearby river. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
DNV GLThe last day of the visit took place in Ho Chi Minh City. Crown Prince Haakon assists in opening DNV GL's new offices in Bitexco Tower. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
MeetingThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met with Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Mr Le Hoang Quan. -
MoUStatsråd Monica Mæland og Kronprinsparet ser Morten Nordstad i Pharmaq og Mai Van Hiep . Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Reunification PalaceThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Reunification Palace. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Reunification PalaceThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Reunification Palace. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Gjenforenings- palassetThe Crown Princess at Reunification Palace. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
PharmaqOn a visit to Norwegian companies located in the Mekong Delta region, The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were also able to try their hand at administering vaccinations to fish. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
PharmaqThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess tried their hand at administering vaccinations to fish. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
PharmaqThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess tried their hand at administering vaccinations to fish. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
EWOSEWOS supplies fish feed to local aquaculture facilities. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
EWOSThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met employees as they toured the facilities. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix -
Press meetingThe last press meeting of the visit. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix -
Press meetingA last meeting with the press before the journey back to Norway. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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