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Official speeches

This list contains speeches given in English by Her Majesty The Queen.

Number of: 37

15.10.2018
Friendship dinner in Beijing
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at a Sino-Norwegian friendship dinner hosted by Their Majesties at the Phoenix Centre in Beijing during their state visit to China 11 - 19 October 2018.
15.04.2018
Co-operation between Hurtigruten and The Queen Sonja Print Award
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at a cultural reception on board Hurtigruten MS Fram i New York 15 April 2018.
07.03.2018
State visit to the Argentine Republic: Speech at business seminar
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of a business seminar in Buenos Aires during Their Majesties' state visit to Argentina 6 - 8 March 2018.
18.08.2017
QSIMC 2017: Presenting the prizes
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the finals of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2017, Oslo Opera House, 18 August 2015.
09.05.2017
The King and Queen 80th anniversary: The Queen's speech
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the conclusion of the gala dinner celebrating the 80th anniversary of The King and Queen.
10.03.2017
Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré
Speech given in French by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of at new gallery at Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré in Tours, France, 10 March 2017.
07.09.2016
State visit to Finland: business luncheon in Helsinki
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at a business luncheon in Helsingfors during a State Visit to Finland 6 - 8 September 2016.
26.08.2016
Queen Sonja Print Award 2016: Welcome
Welcoming speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the presentation of the Queen Sonja Print Award in Bergen 26 August 2016.
11.02.2016
New Norwegian Olympic Museum
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the new Norwegian Olympic Museum at Maihaugen, 11 February 2016.  
03.02.2016
Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the exhibition Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, 3 February  2016.
21.08.2015
QSIMC: Presenting the prizes
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the finals of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2015, Oslo Opera House, 21 August 2015.
17.04.2015
ASF Gold Medal: Acceptance speech
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen on reception of the ASF Gold Medal during the Spring Gala Dinner, New York, April 17th 2015.
16.04.2015
Prize Prints: Opening speech
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the exhibition Prize Prints: The Queen Sonja Print Award at Scandinavia House, New York, 16 April 2015.
25.02.2015
State visit to Australia: Opening of Her Majesty's exhibition
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of her exhibition "Inspirational encounters" at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, during a state visit to Australia 23 - 27 February 2015.
19.08.2014
Nor-Fishing 2014
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of Nor-Fishing 2014 in Trondheim, 19 August 2014.
05.11.2013
Munch/Warhol: Opening speech in Ankara
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the exhibition Munch/Warhol and the Multiple Image at CerModern, Ankara, during King Harald and Queen Sonja's state visit to Turkey 5 - 7 November 2013.
23.08.2013
Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2013: Speech
Speech by Her Majesty Queen Sonja at the finals of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2013, Oslo Opera House 23 August 2013.
25.04.2013
Munch | Warhol: Opening speech
Speech given by Her Majesty Queen Sonja at a preview of the exhibition Munch|Warhol and the Multiple Image, Scandinavia House, New York, 25 April 2013
18.04.2013
Kirsten Flagstad-året: Åpningshilsen
H.M. Dronningens hilsen ved åpningen av Kirsten Flagstad-året, Nationaltheateret, 18. april 2013.
26.06.2012
Munch in London: Speech at Tate Modern
Speech given by Her Majesty Queen Sonja at a preview of the exhibition Edvard Munch – The Modern Eye at Tate Modern in London, 26 June 2012.
21.10.2011
USA: The Queen's speech at MoMA
Speech given by Her Majesty Queen Sonja at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New Yourk during an official visit to the United States 13 - 22 October 2011.
03.09.2011
Munch’s laboratory: Opening speech
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the exhibition "Munch's laboratory. The path to the Aula", Munch Museum, Saturday 3 September 2011.
12.05.2011
State visit to Croatia: Exhibitions at the Mimara Museum
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the exhibitions Constructions and Paradigm at the Mimara Museum in Zagreb during a state visit to Croatia 12 - 13 May 2011.
26.11.2009
State visit to South Africa: Education and research
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen on the opening of a seminar on education and research in Cape Town during a state visit to South Africa, November 2009.
25.11.2009
State visit to South Africa: Opening of exhibition
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen on the opening of the Nobel Peace Prize exhibition "Strengths and convictions" during a state visit to South Africa, November 2009.
25.09.2009
The Norwegian Institute in Rome: Anniversary speech
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the 50th anniversary of the Norwegian Institute in Rome, September 2009.
04.06.2009
The Venice Biennale Nordic Pavilions: Opening speech
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the Opening of the Danish and Nordic Pavilions at the Venice Biennale 2009.
28.05.2008
State visit to Portugal: Book launch
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at book launch during state visit to Portugal, May 2008.
28.05.2008
State visit to Portugal: Exhibition - Opening speech
Speech given by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of an exhibition of Norwegian architecture during state visit to Portugal, May 2008.
06.06.2007
State Visit to Finland: Opening of the 1325 seminar
Speech by Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of seminar on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security during state visit to Finland, June 2007.
31.05.2007
The Shetland Bus Memorial (Speech)
Speech by her Majesty Queen Sonja at the Shetland Bus Memorial in Scalloway, Shetland, May 2007.
31.05.2007
Shetland Museum and Archives (speech)
Speech by Her Majesty Queen Sonja at the opening of Shetland Museum and Archives, May 2007.
10.09.2006
Opening of Norwegian jewellery exhibition
H.M. Queen Sonja opens the Norwegian silver jewellery exhibition The Rhythm of Light during a state visit to Ireland, september 2006.
21.08.2006
The 11th International Ibsen Conference
Speech by HM Queen Sonja at the opening of The 11th International Ibsen Conference, August 2006.
26.10.2005
The Norwegian Feeling for Real
Speech by HM Queen Sonja at the launching of The Norwegian Feeling for Real, a collection of short stories by Norwegian writers, october 2005.
10.10.2003
Norwegian Seafood Chef Seminar
Speech given by HM Queen Sonja at the opening of the Norwegian Seafood Chef Seminar in Rio de Janeiro, during the state vist to Brasil, October 2003.
21.05.2003
Today – Contemporary Design from Norway
Speech given by HM Queen Sonja at the opening of the exhibition “Today – Contemporary Design from Norway” at Gallery Vizo, during the state visit to Belgium, May 2003.