At the heart of Oslo, the Danish royal couple, King Frederik and Queen Mary, were celebrated today with cannons and applause as they arrived for their official state visit to Norway. This visit marks the second state visit for the royal couple in a short period, as they returned from a similar visit to Sweden just a week ago. The Norwegian royal couple, King Harald and Queen Sonja, as well as Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, were personally present to welcome their Danish counterparts. The royal reception took place at Honnørbryggen, where the Danish royal couple arrived by boat and were greeted by their Norwegian hosts. Prior to their arrival, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit took a brief boat trip in a royal cutter to safely escort the Danish royal couple to the pier. Upon arrival at Honnørbryggen, they were greeted with cannons, a traditional greeting that emphasizes the ceremonial significance of the state visit.
The warm welcome and festive events are a clear sign of the strong ties and close collaboration between Denmark and Norway. The state visit includes several days of programming focusing on cultural exchange and strengthening bilateral relations between the two Nordic countries. This visit is also an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen the historical and cultural ties that bind Denmark and Norway together, which have been a driving force in Nordic cooperation for many years.