Saturday, August 23, 2014

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Queen Sonja opens Nor-Fishing.

Photo: Carl-Erik Eriksson
On 19 August, Her Majesty Queen Sonja opened the Nor-Fishing 2014. The opening of the traditional fisheries trade was dominated by women in key roles. 
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! 
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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
After the official opening ceremony, Crown Prince Haakon was given a tour of the facility by CEO Øivind Brevik.
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200th Anniversary of the Convention of Moss.

Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix
On August 14, 1814, the Convention of Moss was signed. King Christian Frederik chose peace. It was the beginning of the union and the 200 years of peace between Norway and Sweden. Both Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited Moss on the occasion of the anniversary. Crown Prince Haakon gave the main speech during the gala event at the Mill Arena.
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 Crown Prince went on to talk about the importance of the choices we all must do, as individuals and as a society and how we as we celebrate Constitution Bicentennial not only celebrates the choices that were made in 1814, but also good choices we have made since to build and safe society.
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



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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visit the Spydeberg Rectory.

Photo: Vidar Ruud/NTB Scanpix
On 14 August, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attended the opening of Spydeberg rectory garden.
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 Royal couple signed a book, and it will be transferred to a memorial celebration.
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

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Friday, August 15, 2014

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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


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Crown Prince Frederik visits VM Badmindton players.

Photo: Charlotte de la Fuente Nørregaard, Polfoto
On Tuesday, August 12 as patron of World Badminton, Crown Prince Frederik attended a joint training with the Danish World Cup players in Brøndbyhallen. During the visit, the Crown Prince had the opportunity to greet the players.
Photo: Charlotte de la Fuente Nørregaard, Polfoto
The Crown Prince was also presented with Badminton shirts for his children.
Photo: Charlotte de la Fuente Nørregaard, Polfoto
The VM Badmindton Cup will be held in Denmark for the first time in 15 years from  25 to 31 August.


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Prince Joachim opens Mosede Fort.

Photo: Simon Læssøe, Scanpix
On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Prince Joachim attended the official opening of the museum Mosede Fort, Danmark 1914-18. During the opening, the Prince held a speech and then proceeded to officially open the museum.
Photo: Simon Læssøe, Scanpix
Mosede Fort was built in 1913 to defend the Danish neutrality and independence during the First World War. Today, the fort is converted into a modern museum with video and audio recording that tell about life and change during the First World War.


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Official Visit to Greenland - Nuuk.

Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet
On 7 August, the Crown Prince Family arrived to Nuuk - the capital of Greenland. The same day, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess attended an official dinner held on their honor at he Hans Egede Hotel. The Crown Prince gave a speech.
Photo: Leiff Josefsen, Polfoto
The next day, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian and Princess Isabella dressed in National costumes again, was recieved by locals.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix.
Later in the day, they visited the country's council.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Scanpix.
During their visit to the Council, chairman Lars Emil Johansen presented a gift. Crown Princess Mary then visited the MIO children institute where Kammagiitta - the Greenlandic name of Mary Fonden's Fri For Mobberi - is used.
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet.
The twins joined the family as they headed to Katuaq where they enjoyed Kaffemik.
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet
The Crown Prince Couple then visited the Arctic Command.
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet.
The visit ended officially when the Crown Prince Couple along with Prince Minik and Princess Ivalo attended a reception of the Ivalo & Minik Foundation.
Photo: Hanne Juul, Billed Bladet.
The Danish TV channel DR1 aired a documentary called "Kronprinsparret i Grønland". Click here to watch it.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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King Carl Gustaf visits Ramna.

Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT
King Carl Gustaf visited Ramna today to show his participation and to be informed on the development of the forest fire in Västmanland.
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
You can follow the updates on the fire here.
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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
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Official visit to Greenland - Qaqortoq, Paamiut and Qeqertarsuatsiaat.

Photo: Keld Navntoft.
On their third day in Greenland, the Crown Prince Family visited Qaqortoq wearing Greenlandic national costumes. Prince Christian and Crown Prince Frederik wore the standard national costume for men, Princess Isabella wore the newer version of the East Greenlandic Kalaallisut and her hair was also made in the East Greenlandic style. Prince Minik and Princess Ivalo wore variations of the national costume - Prince Minik wore a pair of polar bear trousers while Princess Ivalo wore sealskin kamiks. Crown Princess Mary wore the traditional West Greenlandic Kalaallisut.
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.
Photo: Keld Navntoft.
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Sunday, August 3, 2014

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Official visit to Greenland - Narsaq, Alluitsup Paa and Nanotarlik.

Photo: Keld Navntoft
On the first day of the visit, after the family's tour of Igaliko, the royal yacht sailed to Narsaq. Crown Princess Mary visited the culture house while Crown Prince Frederik visited the slaughterhouse Neqi.
Photo: Keld Navntoft
Among the places they visited were Narsaq's art workshop, the INUILLI School of Food and Nutrition (the oly one in Greenland), the Narsaq museum and a retirement home where the couple talked with the residents.
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
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Friday, August 1, 2014

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King Carl Gustaf attends fishing seminar.

Photo: Martin Falklind
On Thursday July 31, the King attended a fishing seminar in Hemavan. The purpose was to discuss the development of fisheries management, sustainable fisheries and tourism in Västerbotten's mountains. The initiative comes from the King and the seminar included representatives from Sorselevägen and Storuman, fish unit in the provincial government and local entrepreneurs.
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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