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USA 2025: Vesterheim

Official visit to the US

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon visited Iowa, Minnesota and New York 6–9 October 2025. The visit marked the bicentenary of the first Norwegian emigration to USA.

The Crown Prince visited Decorah in Iowa and Minneapolis/St. Paul in Minnesota, where he met with Governor Tim Walz, visited American-Norwegian institutions, and took part in a business conference. 

On 9 October the Crown Prince welcomed the ship Restauration in New York. This is an exact copy of the first ship to carry Norwegian immigrants to USA in 1825. 


Crown Prince Haakon visited Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. Photo: Ola Vatn, The Royal Court

Current Activities

Official Engagements

Council of State

17.10.2025
His Majesty The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will also be in attendance (11:00).

Audience

17.10.2025
His Majesty The King grants Ms Tonje Vang, appointed Judge of the Supreme Court, audience (12:30).

Visit to Aremark

20.10.2025
Their Majesties The King and Queen visit the municipality Aremark in Østfold county.