Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Crown Prince Haakon visits Ramsund Navy Base.

Photo: Hans Olav Ingdal, Det kongelige hoff
Crown Prince Haakon visited the Naval Command on Ramsund Navy Base outside Harstad this week and got an insight into how special device lions and operate.
The purpose of the visit was to refresh the knowledge of navigation and boat driver skills, and the program lasted from Monday morning to Tuesday evening.
Photo: Hans Olav Ingdal, Det kongelige hoff
Crown Prince Haakon is a trained naval officer and completed his education in the Navy at the Naval Academy in Bergen in 1995.
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Queen Sonja Nordic Art Award 2014.

Photo: Sven Gjeruldsen, Det kongelige hoff
Queen Sonja presented today the Queen Sonja Nordic Art Award to Danish multi artist Svend - Allan Sørensen. Queen Sonja also announced that the price will now be an international award - as far as we know the largest of its kind.
Svend - Allan Sørensen is a distinctive voice in contemporary art. He works in several genres, such as visual art , installation , photography and video - but first and foremost with various forms of graphics. Often he brings animals - particularly birds - into art and thematically explores the relationship between nature and culture. Words can also fit in many of his works .
The Queen Sonja Nordic Art Award consists of a grant of 400,000kr and a week of study at Atelje Larsen in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Since the establishment of the Arts grant in 2011, this has been a Nordic distinction. But the Queen made an important announcement:
Today I have the pleasure to announce a great news for you, said the Queen: Now we at the artist price take a big step forward. The Foundation's Board of Directors has decided that the award should be international! For the next awards ceremony we will search the globe for the best candidates - and then we will, after that I have knowledge of , becoming the largest cost in graphic arts
With this change the price was named the Queen Sonja Print Award - and a new identity and a new website accompanies the change.

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Prince Henrik Presents New Poetry Collection.

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
HRH Prince Henrik presented his new poetry collection "Dance mes Nuits sereines - I mine lykkelige Nætter" at Fredensborg Palace. The Queen was also present at the presentation of the Prince Consort's new collection of poems.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
During the presentation, the Prince read three of the new poems in French, while actor Thure Lindhardt read the poems in Danish.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Viiolinist Karen Humle accompanied with small music pieces.

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Crown Princess Mary visits Børn, Unge & Sorg.

Photo © Agnès Colbert
As patron of Børn, Unge & Sorg (Children, Young & Grief), Crown Princess Mary made a visit to the Foundation. The visit lasted for several hours and the Crown Princess met volunteers and joined a therapy group for young people with complicated grief. Crown Princess Mary explained to the press that it was a intense experience.
Photo © Agnès Colbert
The young people put subsequently an enthusiastic message on their Facebook page:
We had an absolutely fantastic day with our patron HRH the Crown Princess yesterday. The Crown Princess met some of our volunteers and participated in a therapy group for young people with complicated grief issues. It was a great experience for everyone. We look forward to future cooperation!
Photo: Anna Thaulow
Crown Princess Mary herself lost her mother as a 25-year-old and has previously stated: - "It was as if the world continued, and I stood still."
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Monday, May 26, 2014

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Queen Margrethe and Queen Sonja attend celebration meeting and seminar on Schæffergården.

Photo: Bax Lindhardt, Scanpix ©
On 24 May, Queen Margrethe and Queen Sonja attended a celebration meeting and seminar on Schæffergården.
The Queen and Queen Sonja revealed jointly artist Morten Stræde's sculpture "DOUBLE BODY" which is a gift from New Calsbergfondet on the occasion of the Norwegian Constitution anniversary.
Photo: Bax Lindhardt, Scanpix ©
The Queen and Queen Sonja were presented with a special edition of Ludvig Holberg "Denmark's and Norway's clergy and Secular Staat".
Photo: Bax Lindhardt, Scanpix ©

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Queen Silvia Attends Childhood Day at Gröna Lund.

Photo: All Over Press
On Sunday, May 25 Queen Silvia attended the Childhood Day at Grona Lund in Stockholm. 
For the eleventh consecutive year, the Childhood Day celebrations are held in Grona Lund. The purpose is to raise money for the World Childhood Foundation's work for children in vulnerable situations. All Grona Lunds entrance fees until 16.00 will go to the World Childhood Foundation.
Photo: All Over Press
The Queen also watched the concert on the main stage with artists Martin STENMARCK, Oscar Zia, Molly Sanden, Alcazar and Mojje. 
The Queen is the World Childhood Foundation's founder and honorary chairman.
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Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend the Stockholm Food Forum.


Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attended the EAT Stockholm Food Forum organized by the Grand Valley Foundation and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at the Clarion Hotel Sign in Stockholm. 
The EAT Stockholm Food Forum, which runs for two days, involves cupping between food, health and sustainability. The forum is a mixture of lectures, panel discussions and conversations between scientists, politicians and the business community. 
Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT
Participants included HRH The Prince of Wales who made a video statement. "The global food system: A sustainable future", former U.S. President Bill Clinton gave the keynote speech and Professor Hans Rosling, who talked about "Diets, development and Global Health: Fact-Based World View" . 
Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Mette-Marit participated in a conversation based on consumer perspective on food and health.
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Sunday, May 25, 2014

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King Carl Gustaf Leads Scout Meeting in Copenhagen

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden attended the World Scout Meeting in Copenhagen on May 23rd and May 24th. The King is the honorary chairman of the World Scout Foundation and is heavily involved in the foundation.





As part of the weekend's activities included, on Saturday morning, a leadership seminar at Danish Industry. King opened the meeting and talked about how we in our global and rapidly changing world requires people in our company, our countries and our communities who know how to act quickly to lead and bring people together. And about how the Scouts during its 100-year history contributed to educate leaders, an education that challenges young people to make a difference in society and the world.


All Photos By: Jenny Leyman




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Friday, May 23, 2014

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Crown Prince Haakon presents the Abel Prize.

Photo: Jon Olav Nesvold. NTB scanpix
On 20 May, Crown Prince Haakon presented the Abel Prize for 2014 to Yakov G. Sinai for scientific excellence in the field of mathematics.
Yakov G. Sinai is one of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century. He has achieved numerous groundbreaking results in the theory of dynamical systems, mathematical physics and probability theory.  
The formal award ceremony was held at the Aula of the University of Oslo on 19 May. Professor Nils Christian Stenseth gave the opening remarks on behalf of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
Photo: Jon Olav Nesvold. NTB scanpix
The Chair of the Abel Committee, Professor Ragni Piene, read the committee’s citation. Professor Sinai then took the stage with Crown Prince Haakon to receive the Abel Prize. After the Crown Prince returned to his seat, the laureate held a speech, which was followed by a performance of the musical work “Baroque Bach Mountain”.
Earlier in the day Crown Prince Haakon granted the Abel Laureate audience at the Royal Palace.
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Gala at the Opera House in Copenhagen.

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Its been 200 years since Denmark had to cede Norway to Sweden, and a national community of over 400 years long was broken. The close affinity between Denmark and Norway has continued, although the national ties were severed in 1814. Consequently, it is not the divorce but the common story and the common values ​​that are at the center of celebrations in Denmark.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Anniversary events organized by, among others, the Parliament, the Royal Library, the Foundation for Danish-Norwegian cooperation and universities in Denmark. Now the celebration culminates with the Norwegian Community gala week in Copenhagen from 17 to 24 May.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon attended the gala performance "Two countries - one story» at the Opera House in Copenhagen. The show is an anniversary gift from the Danish government and parliament.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Queen Sonja arrived at the Opera with the Danish Regent Couple. Along with Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, Queen Sonja took her place in the royal box, where they were joined by Crown Prince Haakon, Danish Crown Prince and Princess, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Prince Frederik at Roskilde Cathedral.

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Prince Frederik laid a wreath on Christian VIII's coffin at Roskilde Cathedral in connection of the Norwegian Constitution's Bicentennial. The celebration included the Norwegian Community gala week in Copenhagen - Denmark's celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution. Both national parliament presidents - the Folketing chairman Mogens Toft luck and Parliament President Olemic Thommessen, were also present during the ceremony.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Accompanied by storm watch in Roskilde Cathedral, the Danish and Norwegian Crown Princes laid wreaths representing both countries at the grave of the man who was Norway's King Christian Frederik - and later Christian VIII of Denmark. 
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
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Thursday, May 22, 2014

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Princess Marie at Roskilde Cathedral.

Photo: Kenn Thomsen
On 21 May, Princess Marie visited Roskilde Cathedral for the launch of the Denmark World Heritage app, to take art and culture to a higher proportion of children and young people's lives.
Endrup School in Fredensborg Municipality invited the Lebanese school Antonine International School of Denmark.
Photo: Kenn Thomsen
Both schools are part of UNESCO 's collaboration called the Associated School Project ( ASP) that, among other things, World Heritage wants to build bridges and understanding across borders and cultures.
Besides the Princess and pupils, there were also representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education and the Danish ASP network.
Photo: Kenn Thomsen
Both Princess Marie, who is the patron of Unesco and Dean Jens Arendt and area director Poul Bache Culture Agency gave a speech and praised all initiative, which helps to visualize all our World a little more to the young citizens.

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Crown Prince Frederik visits the “Under Fælles Flag” exhibition.

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
On Wednesday, 21 May, the events on the occasion of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution continued. Crown Prince Frederik visited the Norwegian frigate "KNM Helge Ingstad".
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
The ship model is the ship of the line Dannebroge which blew up at the Battle of Køge Bay in 1710. The ship model was made by the Naval Museum modeler guilds. The exhibition also displays objects and debris from the ship.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix © 
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Press Release from the Swedish Court.

Photo: Brigitte Grenfeldt, Royal Court, Sweden
Lately there has been some controversy on whether or not Princess Madeleine has been violating the terms of being a member of The Swedish Royal Family; so today the Swedish Court released a press statement about the issue.
Princess Madeleine owns a minority stake of 5% in three of Mr. Christopher O’Neill commercial companies. The remaining 95% is owned by Mr O’Neill. Princess Madeleine’s ownership does not give right to dividends in any of the companies.Princess Madeleine is not employed in any of the companies, not included in any of the companies’ management and supporting nor any compensation from the companies. Princess Madeleine is not engaged in business.Ownership of Minorities is not in conflict with what Princess Madeleine as a member of the royal family can own.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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Crown Prince Frederik visits the Norwegian frigate KNM Helge Ingstad.

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©
Crown Prince Frederik paid a visit to the Norwegian frigate KNM Helge Ingstad  in connection with the 200th anniversary of Norway's constitution. The Danish Royal Family participates on 17 - 24 May in several events associated with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Norway's first free constitution, the Constitution of Eidsvoll.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix ©

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Queen Margrethe recieves the new translation of the Icelandic Sagas.

Photo: Christian Meyer, Kongehuset.
Queen Margrethe was presented the new translation of the Icelandic Sagas from Iceland's ambassador. The ceremony took place in the Great Hall at King Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg.
Photo: Christian Meyer, Kongehuset.
The Icelandic ambassador Sturla Sigurjónsson conducted the ceremony for the Queen.
In connection with the presentation the Icelandic poet Thorarinn Eldearn recited a drotkvæde, there is a custom of the Viking Age, where Icelandic poets praised and thanked the monarchs with the use of their art - in this case a poem written for the occasion.
Photo: Christian Meyer, Kongehuset.

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Princess Marie welcomes guests to World AIDS Vaccine Day.

On the occasion of World AIDS Vaccine Day, Princess Marie on May 20, 2014 as a patron of the AIDS Foundation HIV attended the vaccine briefing in Christian VIII's Palace, Amalienborg. 
Photo: Lars Laursen, Billed-Bladet.
The photo shows Princess Marie with Dr. Kundai Chinyenze, Trial Programs Manager at IAVI's Eastern Africa Regional Office, Hester Kuipers, Senior Director Advocacy and Communications at IAVI, Europe and director of the AIDS Foundation Henriette Laursen.
Princess Marie recieved all the guests upon their arrival at Christian VIII's Palace.
Princess Marie recieves the US Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford. Photo: Lars Laursen, Billed-Bladet.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

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Opening of exhibition at Oscarshall.

Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
King Harald and Queen Sonja attended the opening of this year's exhibition at the Queen Josephine Gallery on 19 May. "A graphic suite to HM Queen Sonja scholarship" includes 65 new works by Olav Christopher Jenssen. 
The Queen Josephine Gallery opened last year, and the exhibit showed then the works of Queen Sonja, Kjell Nupen, Ørnulf Opdahl and Tiina Kivinen. The gallery is part of the public offer by Oscarshall. During the presentation of the exhibition in the evening, the Queen was shown one ceramic pot from its own production. The jar will be a permanent decoration on the lawn outside the Queen Josephine Gallery.
Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Anniversary at Karpedammen.

Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB scanpix
On 19 May, King Harald attended the celebration of the 200th anniversary of when Prince Christian Frederik created the government and ministries in Norway in March 1814.
Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB scanpix
The celebration took place at the Carp Pond at Akershus Fortress. Prime Minister Erna Solberg welcomed the King - as well as current and former department employees and four former prime ministers: Kåre Willoch, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Kjell Magne Bondevik and Jens Stoltenberg.
Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB scanpix
The event embraced both speeches, music and other elements from the outdoor stage at the Carp Pond. Tone Danielsen and Kai Remlov presented a glimpse of the government offices' 200 years of history in 20 minutes. The Royal Norwegian Navy Band stood for several musical performances, and finished it off with the 1812 overture.
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