State Visit from Canada

Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess also took part in the official reception on the Palace Square.

Following the ceremony, the Governor General paid a visit to the Storting, where she met with the Vice President of the Storting.

Wreath-laying ceremonies

Accompanied by King Harald and Queen Sonja, Governor General Jean and Mr Lafond laid several wreaths, first at the national monument at Akershus Fortress and then at the Canadian wartime gravesites at Vestre Gravlund.

In the afternoon Governor General Jean met with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

Gala banquet

The King and Queen hosted a lunch for the Governor General and her party at 2 pm at the Royal Palace. In the evening a banquet was held at the Royal Palace in honour of the official visitors from Canada. In addition to The King and Queen, other members of the Royal Family in attendance were Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid.

The State Visit will last from 28 to 30 April.