Saturday, August 23, 2014
Queen Sonja opens Nor-Fishing.
Photo: Carl-Erik Eriksson |
Women are now increasingly more important actors in the industry, said the Queen in her opening speech. I would like to point out that's it is of course purely coincidental, - and certainly not a "feminist coup d'état" - that women dominate today's official opening. But as it happens, I am here today Accompanied by three women in leading positions (...).
Photo: Carl-Erik Eriksson |
Fisher Elisabeth Aspaker, Trondheim Mayor Rita Ottervik and fisheries director Liv Holmefjord, who is also chairman of the Nor-Fishing. The Nor-Fishing Foundation was established by the Ministry of Fisheries in 1992 and today has the right and responsibility to hold the exhibition Nor-Fishing and Aqua Nor.
The fishing industry is vital to the world's food supply, and we must act wisely stressed the Queen:
We are now seven trillion people on the planet. And the population is growing rapidly. All these people need food. Part of the solution to this challenge lies in the oceans. But in order to protect the resources industry in the oceans also for future generations, we need sustainable management. Education, knowledge, and good solutions are vital if the world is two succeed in harvesting the resources industry so important for everyone. We may have to act wisely!
Crown Prince Haakon opens new sorting facilities.
On 15 August, Crown Prince Haakon officially opened the new sorting facility at Skedsmokorset. Raumarike Avfallsforedling (ROAF), the world's first fully automatic sorting of plastic waste.
The facility covers approximately 170,000 residents in the municipalities of Bold, Gjerdrum, Enebakk, Sørum, Noida, Skedsmo, Lørenskog and Rælingen, and since its inception the system sorted out 350 tons of plastic recycled.
Photo: DKH |
200th Anniversary of the Convention of Moss.
Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix |
Crown Prince Haakon began his speech by describing the situation and the difficult choice the Norwegian king faced:
He could choose for Norway to keep fighting for independence of nation-state, thus risking another war with Sweden's superior military power. Or he could go for the negotiation option that will hopefully save lives, ensure the Constitution and a certain degree of national autonomy.
Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix |
The King's difficult decision was the beginning of 200 years of peace between the Nordic countries. (...) Throughout the proceedings he contributed, along with the Swedes, to save the Norwegian Constitution, and created largely foundations for the society we have today. He doubted his way to the result - as we often do in our main choices. And although we may not experience the fateful in our choices so clearly, we can choose the right thing for ourselves and for others. Every day.
Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix |
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visit the Spydeberg Rectory.
Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix |
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrived by horse and carriage on the morning, escorted by 16 riders from Aggershusiske Riding Jaeger Corps. The couple got a briefing on the vicarage history, and the dramatic agustdagene in 1814 They also got to see an excerpt of "game of the Constitution", where King Christian Frederik must make his choice between the royal crown and peace with Sweden.
Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix |
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess also got a tour of the listed vicarage before they traveled to Moss, where they attended the celebration of The Convention of Moss' 200th anniversary.
Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix |
Friday, August 15, 2014
Crown Prince Frederik visits Made in Denmark golf tournament.
Photo: Henning Bagger, Scanpix |
On Wednesday, August 13 Crown Prince Frederik was present at the golf tournament Made in Denmark and participated in a practice round during the so-called Pro-Am tournament. The Crown Prince is patron of the golf tournament, to be held on 14-17th August 2014 in Himmerland.
The Crown Prince is pictured with golf player Thomas Bjørn. Photo: Henning Bagger, Scanpix |
Crown Prince Frederik visits VM Badmindton players.
Photo: Charlotte de la Fuente Nørregaard, Polfoto |
Photo: Charlotte de la Fuente Nørregaard, Polfoto |
Photo: Charlotte de la Fuente Nørregaard, Polfoto |
Prince Joachim opens Mosede Fort.
Photo: Simon Læssøe, Scanpix |
Photo: Simon Læssøe, Scanpix |
Official Visit to Greenland - Nuuk.
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet |
Photo: Leiff Josefsen, Polfoto |
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix. |
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix. |
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet. |
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet |
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet. |
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet. |
The Danish TV channel DR1 aired a documentary called "Kronprinsparret i Grønland". Click here to watch it.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
King Carl Gustaf visits Ramna.
Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT |
The forest fire is raging since Thursday in a large area in Västmanland and is the largest forest fire in Sweden in modern times. Rescue Service is working with volunteers to contain the fire and helicopters and aircrafts are being used for water bombing.
Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT |
Condolences from King Harald to the President of China.
Photo: Cathrine Wessel |
Condolences from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to the President of China, His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping after the earthquake in the Yunnan province.
President Xi JinpingPresident of The Peoples Republic of China Excellency,I was deeply saddened to learn about the devastating earthquake in the county of Ludian and the surrounding areas in the Yunnan province on 3 August that has caused so many deaths and such widespread destruction. On behalf of myself and the Norwegian people I take this opportunity to send my condolences to you personally, and I ask you to convey my condolences to those bereaved and my sympathy to those otherwise affected and to the people of The Peoples Republic of China.
Harald R
Official visit to Greenland - Qaqortoq, Paamiut and Qeqertarsuatsiaat.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
During their visit, the family participated planting trees at the Ivalo and Minik poplar grove. Among other activities, Crown Princess Mary visited the Neriusaaq shelter and the Inneriilat kindergarten while the Crown Prince visited the Avataq fish factory and the Sulisartut Højskoliat school. The family also visited Great Greenland.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
In the afternoon, the Crown Prince Couple and Prince Christian attended a children's football match where Prince Christian participated and the royal couple recieved jerseys for their children.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
Paamiut.
On the fourth day, the Crown Prince Family arrived to Paamiut at 12:00 and were greeted by locals.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
The family then headed to the Family centre and prevention office of Paamiut where they were welcomed by mothers and their children.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
Then, the family headed to“Lufthavssøen” (“the airport sea”). And were shown with pedal boats.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
The last engagement was a children's relay race where Prince Christian participated along local children. An aereal photo of the Crown Prince Family and the children who attended the race standing in a heart formation and waving to the camera was taken.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
Qeqertarsuatsiaat.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
Day 5 started when the Dannebrog went ashore at 9:00am. The family walked to the Telehuset viewpoint together with local people. During the walk, Prince Minik and Princess Ivalo with the help of their father, unveiled a plaque that commemorates the visit to Greenland. After the walk, the family headed to the Amauligaq care centre.
Photo: Keld Navntoft. |
The royal couple enjoyed refreshments with locals afterwards and finally visited the Amitsialak workroom.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Official visit to Greenland - Narsaq, Alluitsup Paa and Nanotarlik.
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
Alluitsup Paa.
On day 2, Prince Christian and his parents arrived by boat in the small village of Alluitsup Paa as the rest of the kids stayed on the Dannebrog.
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
While in Alluitsup Paa, Prince Christian, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik visited a church and a kindergarten, before stopping by the village’s sports centre, where they enjoyed “Kaffemik”. The word “kaffemik” is a mix of Greenlandic and Danish and is best translated as “coffee time”.
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
It was the first time Prince Christian took part in an event like this.
Nanotarlik.
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
Day 2 ended with a visit to Nanotarlik, the Crown Prince Couple enjoyed Kaffemik with locals and were later joined by their 4 kids to visit the Nanotarlik open-air museum, the Pilutaq shelter and Sekskanten school. They were later given a tour of Nanotarlik by car.
Photo: Keld Navntoft |
Friday, August 1, 2014
King Carl Gustaf attends fishing seminar.
Photo: Martin Falklind |
Photo: Kungahuset.se |
Today's meeting has been very interesting. The research project is long term and the issues of sustainable fishing and angling tourism is not only present here in Västerbotten, but also applicable in Sweden. With proper management it is possible to both increase the supply of fish and create new jobs, said the King.
Photo: Martin Falklind |
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