King of Norway honoured by city
November 9, 2008
The king of Norway is to be granted one of Tyneside’s highest honours.
King Harald V of Norway will be awarded the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle during a visit to highlight the links between the region and his country.
State visit from Ireland
October 14, 2008
The Aftenposten – October 14, 2008
Oslo’s main boulevard was cleared of all traffic on Tuesday, and the Irish and Norwegian flags wove side by side. The president of Ireland, Mary McAleese (center, next to King Harald), is in town for a state visit.
Irish President Mary McAleese (3rd L) is greeted by Norwegian King Harald (C), Queen Sonja (L) and Crown Prince Haakon (R) on October 14, 2008 upon her arrival at the Royal Palace in Oslo at the start of a three-day state visit to Norway.
McAleese and her husband Martin are spending three days in Norway this week, starting with all the ceremonial splendour accorded such occasions. King Harald and Queen Sonja are the official host and hostess during the visit, and greeted their guests at the Royal Palace Tuesday morning.
