Condolences
In response to the tragic events in Oslo and on Utøya island on 22 July 2011, the Royal House has received condolences and declarations of support from across the world. His Majesty The King has been asked by the many senders to convey their messages to the Norwegian people at large.
His Majesty King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of Jordan, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain, President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev, President of Israel Shimon Peres, and President of Germany Christian Wulff have expressed their condolences directly to The King by telephone.
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- Oman
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- Peru
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