Official speeches
This list contains speeches given in English by His Majesty King Harald.
Number of: 95
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13.02.2024
State visit from Tanzania: His Majesty The King´s speech
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald during the gala dinner at Oslo Royal Palace in honour of the state visit from the United Republic of Tanzania 13 February 2024.
17.06.2022
Celebration of Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday: The King's speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King to Princess Ingrid Alexandra during the gala dinner at the Royal Palace in celebration of her 18th birthday, 17 June 2022.
09.11.2021
State visit from the Netherlands: His Majesty The King's speech
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald during the gala dinner at Oslo Royal Palace in honour of the state visit from the Netherlands 9 - 11. November 2021.
22.10.2021
New MUNCH: Opening speech
His Majesty The King’s Speech at the opening of MUNCH in Oslo, 22 October 2021.
22.07.2021
10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 22 July 2011
Speech by His Majesty The King on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks
on the Government Office Complex and on Utøya island - given in Oslo Spektrum Arena 22 July 2021.
15.03.2020
On the situation relating to COVID-19
Speech given by His Majesty The King to the Norwegian people in light of the situation relating to COVID-19, Sunday 15 March 2020.
03.03.2020
State visit to Jordan: Preserving Spaces for Dialogue
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the seminar "Preserving Spaces for Dialogue" during Their Majesties' state visit to Jordan 2 - 4 March 2020.
06.11.2019
State visit from Slovenia: His Majesty's speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King during the gala dinner given in honour of His Excellency President Borut Pahor at the Royal Palace during the President's state visit to Norway 6-7 November 2019.
31.08.2019
Princess Ingrid Alexandra's confirmation: The King's speech
His Majesty The King's speech to Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra during luncheon at the Royal Palace 31 August 2019.
30.03.2019
Seminar on the Antarctic
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of a seminar on the Antarctic during Their Majesties' state visit to Chile 26-31 March 2019.
28.03.2019
Chilean-Norwegian business seminar
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of a Chilean-Norwegian business seminar in Santiago during Their Majesties' state visit to Chile 26-31 March 2019.
27.03.2019
State luncheon in Santiago
Speech given by His Majesty The King at a state luncheon in Santiago on the occasion of Their Majesties' state visit to Chile 26 - 31 March 2019.
18.10.2018
China and Norway - An Ocean of Opportunities
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of the conference "China and Norway - An Ocean of Opportunities" in Shanghai during Their Majesties' state visit to China 11 - 19 October 2018.
16.10.2018
Norway-China Business Summit 2018
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of "Norway-China Business Summit 2018. Pioneering Sustainable Solutions" i Beijing during Their Majesties' state visit to China 11 - 19 October 2018.
15.10.2018
Sino-Norwegian Symposium
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of the Sino-Norwegian Symposium for Social Disciplines in Bejing during Their Majesties' state visit to China 11 - 19 October 2018.
04.06.2018
State visit from Slovakia: Gala dinner
Speech given by His Majesty The King during the gala dinner at the Royal Palace given in honour of the state visit from Slovakia 4 - 6 June 2018.
07.03.2018
State visit to the Argentine Republic: Welcome at official dinner
Welcome given by His Majesty The King in Buenos Aires during an official dinner during Their Majesties' state visit to Argentina 6 - 8 March 2018.
07.03.2018
State visit to the Argentine Republic: Seminar on Antarctic relations
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of a seminar on the Antarctic relations between Argentina and Norway during Their Majesties state visit to Argentina 6 - 8 March 2018.
06.03.2018
State visit to the Argentine Republic: Speech during luncheon in Buenos Aires
Speech given by His Majesty The King at Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires during Their Majesties' State visit to Argentina 6 - 8 March 2018.
01.02.2018
Official visit from UK: Official dinner at the Royal Palace
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the official dinner during the official visit by Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 1 February 2018.
09.05.2017
The King and Queen's 80th anniversary: Welcome
His Majesty The King's welcome at the start of the gala dinner celebrating the 80th anniversary of The King and Queen.
10.10.2016
State visit from Singapore
Speech given by His Majesty The King during the gala dinner in honour of His Excellency President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Mrs Mary Tan and their state visit to Norway 10 - 12 October 2016.
08.09.2016
State visit to Finland: Luncheon in Oulu
Speech given by His Majesty The King at an official luncheon in Oulu during Their Majesties The King and Queen's state visit to Finland 6 - 8 September 2016.
01.09.2016
Garden party in the Palace Park: welcoming speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the garden party hosted by Their Majesties The King and Queen at the Palace Park on 1 September 2016. Translated from Norwegian.
08.04.2016
State visit to Italiy: Milan
Speech given by His Majesty The King at a business lunch in Milan during a state visit to Italy 6 - 8 April 2016.
27.05.2015
Official visit to the US: Looking North Together
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the conference “Looking North Together: The US and Norway in the Quest for Arctic Knowledge” in Anchorage, Alaska, during an official visit to the US 21 - 27 May 2015.
27.05.2015
Official visit to the US: INTSOK
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the INTSOK Arctic Offshore Operations Conference in Anchorage, Wednesday 27 May, during an official visit to the US 21 - 27 May 2015.
23.05.2015
Official visit to the US: Commencement Address
Commencement Address given by His Majesty The King at Pacific Lutheran University,
Tacoma, 23 May 2015, during an official visit to the US 21 - 27 May 2015.
22.05.2015
Official visit to the US: Speech in Seattle
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, 22 May 2015, during an official visit to the US 21 - 27 May 2015.
27.02.2015
State visit to Australia: Defence Industry Seminar
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the closing of the INTSOK seminar “Recent advances in offshore technology”, Perth, during a state visit to Australia 23 - 27 February 2015.
24.02.2015
State visit to Australia: Opening of a seminar on the Antarctic
Opening remarks by His Majesty The King at seminar on the Antarctic at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney during a state visit to Australia 23 - 27 February 2015.
23.02.2015
State visit to Australia: Luncheon in Government House
Speech given by His Majesty The King during an official luncheon hosted by His Excellency Governor-General Peter John Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove in Government House, Canberra, during a state visit to Australia 23 - 27 February 2015.
23.02.2015
State visit to Australia: Defence Industry Seminar
Remarks given by His Majesty The King at the closing of the Australian-Norwegian Defence Industry Cooperation Seminar in Canberra during a state visit to Australia 23 - 27 February 2015.
02.12.2014
State visit to Myanmar: Speech at University of Yangon
Speech given by His Majesty The King in Convocation Hall, University of Yangon, during a state visit to Myanmar 1 - 5 December 2014.
01.12.2014
State visit to Myanmar: Speech during official luncehon
His Majesty The King’s speech during an official luncehon at the Presidential Palace, Nay Pyi Taw, during a state visit to Myanmar 1 - 5 December 2014.
13.10.2014
State visit from India: His Majesty's speech
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald during gala dinner at the Royal Palace in honour of the state visit from India by His Excellency President Pranab Mukherjee and Madame Sharmistha Mukherjee, 13 October 2014.
12.05.2014
State visit from Israel: His Majesty's speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King during the gala dinner at the Royal Palace on the occasion of President Shimon Peres' State Visit to Norway 12 - 13 May 2014.
07.11.2013
State visit to Turkey: Opening speech at business seminar
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of a Turkish - Norwegian business seminar in Istanbul during The King and Queen's state visit to Turkey 5 - 7 November 2013.
06.11.2013
State visit to Turkey: Opening speech at energy seminar
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of a seminar on renewable energy in Ankara during The King and Queen's state visit to Turkey 5 - 7 November 2013.
28.08.2012
ONS 2012: Opening speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the opening of the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference, Stavanger 28 August 2012.
10.05.2012
State Visit to Poland: Speech at partnership conference
Speech given by His Majesty The King at the high-level plenary session of the Poland - Norway Partnership Conference, Warsaw 10 May 2012.
20.03.2012
Special visit from the United Kingdom: Speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King during dinner at the Royal Palace on the occasion of the visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, 20 March 2012.
20.10.2011
USA: The King's speech at the NACC
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald at the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) in New York during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
17.10.2011
USA: The King's speech in Duluth
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Minnesota, during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
17.10.2011
USA: The King's speech at Enger Tower
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald at Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
16.10.2011
USA: The King's speech in Minneapolis
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald at the Grand Dinner at Hilton Minneapolis during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
14.10.2011
USA: The King's speech at St. Olaf College
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
13.10.2011
USA: The King's speech at Luther College
Speech given by His Majesty King Harald at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
31.08.2011
State Visit from South Africa: The King's Speech
Speech given by His Majesty The King during a gala dinner at the Royal Palace during the state visit from South Africa, 31 August 2011.
21.08.2011
National Memorial Ceremony: The King's Speech
His Majesty The King’s Speech at the National Memorial Ceremony for 22 July 2011.
Oslo Spektrum, 21 August 2011. English translation.