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World Aids Day 2009

1 December is World Aids Day. The theme this year is Universal Access and Human Rights. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit has given the following statement:

30.11.2009
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Cooperation on research and education 

The final day of The King and Queen’s State Visit to South Africa included seminars on research and education, a guided tour of the Uitsig Clinic and a visit with young sailors at the Zeekovlei Yacht Club.

26.11.2009
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Nobel Peace Prize exhibition

Their Majesties The King and Queen travelled to Cape Town for the second day of their state visit to South Africa, where they attended an official luncheon with the South African Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and their representatives.

25.11.2009
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State Visit to South Africa

On Tuesday, Their Majesties The King and Queen began a three-day state visit to South Africa, where they headed a delegation of representatives from the Norwegian government, cultural and business sectors.

24.11.2009
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The first osmotic power plant 

Today, Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess officially opened the prototype of the world’s first osmotic power plant. The facility – which has attracted international attention – generates power by utilising the energy unleashed when freshwater meets seawater.

24.11.2009
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University of Botswana

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon concluded his three-day visit in Botswana by holding a lecture on the UN Millennium Development Goals at the University of Botswana.

16.11.2009
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World's Largest Inland Delta 

On Thursday, 12 November 2009, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon visited the Okavango Delta as part of his three-day trip to Botswana under the auspices of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme).

13.11.2009
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The Crown Prince in Botswana

On Wednesday, 11 November 2009, the visit of His Royal Highness The Crown Prince in Botswana commenced with a meeting with Vice President Mompati Merafhe in the capital of Gaborone.

12.11.2009
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Congratulations

His Majesty The King congratulates the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

21.10.2009
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Nordland Music Festival in London

His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attended the opening of the Nordland Music Festival on Thursday in London’s Cadogan Hall. This is the first time the music festival has been held outside of Norway.

16.10.2009
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Dignity Day in Geneva

His Royal Highness The Crown Prince was in Geneva on 13-14 October to draw attention to the importance of dignity.

14.10.2009
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The Norwegian Institute in Rome celebrates 50 years

On Friday, Her Majesty The Queen attended the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Norwegian Institute in Rome.

25.09.2009
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Environment-friendly office building

On Tuesday Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attended the opening of Pannon House in Budapest, a new office building that aims to be the most environment-friendly in Hungary.

22.09.2009
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Finals at the Opera House 

Her Majesty the Queen was in attendance at the finals of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition at the new Opera House in Oslo on 21 August. Baritone Seung Gi Jung of South Korea won the competition, and was awarded the prize by the Queen herself.

29.08.2009
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Grant awards announced 

The recipients of grants from Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Humanitarian Fund for 2009 were announced at an event at the House of Literature in Oslo on 27 August.

26.08.2009
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The Crown Prince in Afghanistan

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon visited Afghanistan on 24 August with General Sverre Diesen. The Crown Prince received an introduction into the contribution of the Norwegian Armed Forces to stabilising and rebuilding the country.

25.08.2009
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Condolences

Condolences from His Majesty the King to the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr Lee Myung-bak, on the passing of former president Kim Dae-jung.

18.08.2009
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Hamsun Centre opened

On Tuesday 4 August Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess officially opened the Hamsun Centre in Hamarøy, Nordland county. The Centre was opened on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of author Knut Hamsun.

05.08.2009
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Cartoons on HIV and AIDS

Norwegian artists are making use of cartoons to combat stigmatisation and discrimination against people with HIV.

30.06.2009
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Young Leaders Summit II

On Tuesday 23 June, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit welcomed 28 young leaders from all over the world to the Young Leaders Summit II. “We are here to talk about the future. But more than that, we are here to make the future,” the Crown Princess stated in her opening words

23.06.2009
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Condolences

Condolences from His Majesty the King to President Nicolas Sarkozy and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the disappearance of flight AF 447.

04.06.2009
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Heirs to the Scandinavian thrones visit Greenland

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visited Greenland from 27 May to 1 June.

04.06.2009
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Nordic pavilions in Venice

Her Majesty The Queen opened the Nordic and Danish pavilions at the Venice Biennale this afternoon. The Venice Biennale is one of the largest contemporary art festivals in the world.

04.06.2009
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Condolences

Condolences from His Majesty the King on the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun.

29.05.2009
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The Abel Prize for 2009

His Majesty The King presented the Abel Prize to Professor Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov during a formal ceremony at the historic Gamle Logen banquet and concert hall in Oslo. Her Majesty The Queen was also in attendance.

19.05.2009
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Congratulations

His Majesty The King congratulates the State President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr. Jacob G. Zuma.

09.05.2009
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State Visit in Tromsø

On the final day of the State Visit from Canada, Their Majesties The King and Queen travelled with the Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean and her husband, Mr Jean-Daniel Lafond, to Tromsø.

30.04.2009
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State Visit from Canada

On Tuesday Their Majesties The King and Queen welcomed Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the Governor General of Canada, and her husband, His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, to Norway.

28.04.2009
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Presented research prize 

His Majesty The King presented the Gunnar Randers Research Prize to Professor Roger Pynn Monday. The award ceremony took place at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), where the King also officially opened the institute’s new solar energy building.

21.04.2009
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Condolences

Condolences from His Majesty the King was Monday conveyed to His Excellency Mr Georgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic .

08.04.2009
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Final day in Mexico

The activities on Thursday, 19 March were largely directed toward the petroleum industry. Crown Prince Haakon paid a visit to a production ship in the Gulf of Mexico and the Crown Princess opened a seminar highlighting Norwegian-Mexican cooperation in the energy sector.

20.03.2009
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Seminar on indigenous peoples

On Wednesday, 18 March, Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attended the opening of a seminar on indigenous peoples at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.

19.03.2009
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A busy day in Mexico

The second day of the official visit to Mexico by Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess involved activities related to trade and industry, health and culture.

18.03.2009
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Official visit to Mexico

On Monday, Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess began their official visit to Mexico, which is scheduled for 16-19 March. They are leading a large delegation from Norwegian trade and industry and cultural life.

17.03.2009
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Condolences

Condolences from His Majesty the King to Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

13.02.2009
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World Economic Forum

On 30 January His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon participated in a debate panel at the Young Global Leaders session Educating the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs, which was held at the Congress Centre in Davos, where the Crown Prince attended the World Economic Forum.

30.01.2009
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Norway House Opened in Brussels

On Thursday, 22 January 2009, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon opened Norway House in Brussels. The Crown Prince also had meetings with representatives of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission.

23.01.2009
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra 5 years old

Today, 21 January 2009, Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned five years old. In honour of the occasion, the Royal Court has released photos of the Princess and her Family.

21.01.2009
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Congratulations

His Majesty The King congratulates the President of the United States of America, The Honorable Mr. Barack Obama.

20.01.2009
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Nobel Peace Prize 2008

Their Majesties The King and Queen and Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attended the 10 December ceremony at which Mr Martti Ahtisaari received the Nobel Peace Prize.

10.12.2008
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World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day was commemorated for the first time on 1 December 20 years ago. In keeping with the theme for World AIDS Day 2008 – Leadership – Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess has called for stronger leadership across the board.

01.12.2008
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Crown Prince Haakon visited Turkey

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon visited Turkey 25 – 27 November 2008 on invitation by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Crown Prince headed a delegation of representatives of the Norwegian authorities and Norwegian trade and industry.

26.11.2008
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"Scene Norway"

On Friday, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince opened Scene Norway, a mini-festival showcasing Norwegian modern art, film and literature as well as jazz during this year’s London Jazz Festival.

17.11.2008
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Honorary Freeman of Newcastle

Thursday, His Majesty The King received the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle upon Tyne. The honour was bestowed on King Harald at a formal Freedom Ceremony during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Newcastle Civic Centre.

14.11.2008
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Congratulations

His Majesty The King congratulates the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda.

07.11.2008
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Congratulations

His Majesty The King congratulates the king of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. 

04.11.2008
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The Crown Prince in Mongolia

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon travelled to Mongolia in his capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for the UNDP on 3-6 November to study active local democracy.  The Crown Prince met whith local politicians, teachers, students, nomads and NGOs.

03.11.2008
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The Crown Prince to visit Mongolia

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will be travelling to Mongolia in his capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for UNDP on 3-6 November.

30.10.2008
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Congratulations

His Majesty The King congratulates the President of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev. 

24.10.2008
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Visit to Scandinavian school in Kiev

On  22 October, the Crown Princess began her day by meeting with Ukrainian students of Scandinavian languages at the Scandinavian Gymnasium in Kiev. At the core of the Crown Princess’s speech was the message that young people must set limits regarding their own bodies and their own health.

23.10.2008
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