Queen Sonja joined King Haakon VIII of Norway as he hosted a Gala Dinner for County Governors at the Royal Palace of Oslo on November 4th, just days after a Gala Dinner for Members of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortingsmiddag).
King Haakon VIII of Norway and Queen Sonja held a Gala Dinner for County Governors and State Administrators at the Royal Palace of Oslo.
Thank you so much for the great effort you make when we visit. You help create good memories for a lot of people. And we could not have done without you, said King Haakon in his speech.
The governors are the state’s highest representative in the counties and have a special responsibility to ensure that the framework, and content of a royal visit, is taken care of in the best possible way.
King Haakon wore White Tie with the Sash & Star of the Order of St. Olav and the Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.
Queen Sonja wore her Modern Gold Tiara and Choker and the Sash & Star of the Order of St. Olav with King Harald’s Family Order
