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Kvinneprat på Tvers (“Women talking across cultures”)/SESAM is a meeting place for women of all nationalities wishing to learn more about, or share their experiences relating to, life in Norway. This week Her Majesty The Queen attended one of the meetings.

His Majesty King Harald was in attendance at the commemoration of the liberation of East Finnmark. Seventy years have passed since Soviet forces drove the German occupying power out of the districts surrounding Kirkenes.

Congratulations from His Majesty King Harald to The President of the Republic of Indonesia.

Cooperation between India and Norway in the business and cultural spheres was the focus of the second day of the State Visit from India. Their Majesties The King and Queen accompanied His Excellency President Pranab Mukherjee of India and his daughter, Madame Sharmistha Mukherjee, during their programme of activities.

Today, Their Majesties The King and Queen welcomed President Pranab Mukherjee of India and his daughter, Madame Sharmistha Mukherjee, to Norway. The visit began with a formal ceremony on the Palace Square this morning.

During the Easter holiday this year, Their Majesties The King and Queen visited Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean. The Norwegian explorer and scientist Thor Heyerdahl was instrumental in bringing this isolated island to the attention of the world. Today, 6 October 2014, marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.

- I greet the Storting and welcome you to responsible labour, wishing it will be to the good of the Nation. With this traditional wording, His Majesty began the Speech from the Throne and the official opening of the 159th Norwegian Storting (Parliament).

Today, Her Majesty The Queen and master printer Bill Goldston introduced the Kjell Nupen Memorial Grant, which will be awarded to emerging graphic artists/printmakers from the Nordic countries.

Tonight, the foundation responsible for the Queen Sonja Print Award opened a graphic art exhibition at the Waldemarsudde estate and art museum in Stockholm. Her Majesty The Queen was present to officially open the exhibition.

Congratulations from His Majesty King Harald to The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

On Tuesday His Majesty King Harald presented the Kavli Prizes at Oslo Concert Hall. The nine Kavli Prize laureates were selected on the basis of their pioneering work in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.

At 10:00 am this morning, the President of Estonia was formally received on the Palace Square. His Excellency President Toomas Hendrik Ilves is paying a State Visit to Norway at the invitation of His Majesty King Harald.

Congratulations from His Majesty King Harald to The President of the Republic of Turkey.

Hennes Majestet Dronningen åpnet Offshore Northern Seas i dag. Også Hans Kongelige Høyhet Kronprins Haakon deltar på energimessen i Stavanger, der Endring er hovedtemaet.

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.

The Palace is open to the public from tomorrow, Wednesday 30 July and will run until Sunday 17 August.

In light of the potential terror threat to Norway, the Lord Chamberlain has decided to cancel all tours of the Palace until further notice. Pre-paid tickets will be refunded by the Billettservice ticket office (billettservice.no).

Condolences from His Majesty the King to His Majesty The King of the Netherlands and His Majesty The King of Malaysia.

Condolences from His Majesty the King to His Excellency Mr Georgy Margvelashvili on the death of former President Eduard Shevardnadze.

Congratulations from His Majesty The King to The President of the Slovak Republik.

The State Visit from Germany concluded in Trondheim today. HRH The Crown Prince accompanied HE President Joachim Gauck and Ms Daniela Schadt to the Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute before concluding the day’s programme at Nidaros Cathedral.

The second day of the State Visit began at Frognerbadet in Oslo. Their Majesties The King and Queen accompanied His Excellency Mr Joachim Gauck, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Ms Daniela Schadt to the opening of the Youngwood music festival.

Under en veldedighetsgalla i New York mottok H.K.H. Kronprinsessen tirsdag kveld amfAR Award of Inspiration for sitt mangeårige aidsarbeid, tildelt av American Foundation for Aids Research.

Today Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja formally received His Excellency Mr Joachim Gauck, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Ms Daniela Schadt. In keeping with tradition, the welcoming ceremony took place in the Palace Square.

On Monday, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende spoke at a High-level Event of the UN General Assembly on human rights and development goals.

Today, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince visited Bleiker Upper Secondary School in Asker municipality with guests from more than 20 countries to learn more about dignity-oriented activities at the school.

His Majesty The King is in France together with the heads of state of all the nations that took part in the landing in Normandy 70 years ago. This afternoon the King laid a wreath at the war memorial in Villons-les-Buisson in Normandy.

Congratulations from His Majesty the King to His Excellency Mr. Jacob G. Zuma, the President of South Africa.

On Tuesday Her Majesty The Queen presented the Queen Sonja Nordic Art Award to the Danish conceptual artist Svend-Allan Sørensen. Queen Sonja also announced that in the future the award will be international in scope – making it the largest award of its kind.

Today, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon presented the Abel Prize for 2014 to Yakov G. Sinai for scientific excellence in the field of mathematics.

This year Norway is celebrating the bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution. Norway became an independent nation 200 years ago, and the anniversary is being celebrated with numerous events throughout the year – and especially now in the month of May.

Two hundred years ago today Norway became an independent nation with its own Constitution. In keeping with tradition, the Royal Family will be in its customary place on the Palace Balcony to greet the Oslo children’s parade.

Condolences from His Majesty The King to the President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Gül, after the mining accident in western Turkey.

Today His Majesty King Harald received His Excellency President Shimon Peres of Israel in a formal ceremony on the Palace Square. The president is conducting a two-day State Visit to Norway.

Condolences from His Majesty The King to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan after the landslide in the province of Badakhshan.

Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were in Norway on an official visit today. Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted their visit, and welcomed the Belgian King and Queen yesterday evening.

Condolences from His Majesty The King to the President of the Republic of Korea after the capsizing of the ferry Sewol.

Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess concluded their official visit to Vietnam today, their programme focused on Norwegian companies and opportunities for enhancing business cooperation between Norway and Vietnam.

Norwegian organisations have been conducting activities in Vietnam for several decades. Today Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited three projects in Hue, all of which enhance safety for and the skills of children and young people.

Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are in Vietnam on an official visit. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrived in Hanoi yesterday evening, and began their visit today with an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Today children from Kapellveien child-care centre presented King Harald with a specially drawn up constitution, in which Article 1 states: “We shall use our hands kindly”.

Congratulations from His Majesty the King to Her Excellency Ms Michelle Bachelet, the President of Chile.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon concluded his official visit to St. Petersburg today with a short visit to FMC Technologies. The Norwegian company is a leading global supplier of solutions for subsea oil and gas production.

Today His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon undertook the official opening of Jotun’s new production facility outside St. Petersburg. Jotun is a long-time supplier of paint to the Russian shipbuilding industry, and many of St. Petersburg’s bridges are protected by Jotun coatings.

Today His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia. Activities will include the promotion of Norwegian industrial initiatives in St. Petersburg and Leningrad oblast.

“Let us celebrate our freedoms with wisdom,” said His Majesty The King when he undertook the official opening of the bicentennial celebration of the Norwegian Constitution this evening. The event was held on historic ground, at Eidsvoll, where it all began.

Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are once again in the town of Davos, Switzerland, where they have attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting this week. Today the Crown Prince and Crown Prince met with the Norwegian media.

On the occasion of Her Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra's tenth birthday, the Royal Court releases three new pictures of the Princess.

Last October, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon visited Zambia as a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador. Sustainable tourism is a growth industry in Zambia, and the bungee jump from Victoria Falls Bridge is one of the most famous attractions.

Today, the Royal Family was gathered at the Royal Palace for Christmas photographs.