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Crown Prince Haakon arrives in Samoa

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon arrived yesterday at his last destination on his Pacific tour. The Crown Prince arrived in Samoa where he was officially welcomed on arrival in the capital, Apia. During the welcome ceremony, he inspected an honorary guard from the armed forces. Following the welcome ceremony, the head of state of Samoa, Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II held an official…
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Crown Prince Haakon begins visit to Fiji

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is continuing his visit to the Pacific region. On Monday, he arrived in Fiji and was received in a traditional ceremony. The Crown Prince landed on Monday morning at Nausori airport outside Suva. There he inspected an honorary guard of the nation’s troops accompanied by the Chief of Defence, Viliame Naupoto. The Crown Prince then travelled on to the capital Suva…
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Crown Prince Haakon meets the King of Tonga

On Friday, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon began his visit to the Pacific-region. His very first stop was Tonga where he was warmly welcomed by His Majesty King Tupou. Crown Prince Haakon began his visit in the capital of Tonga, Nukuʻalofa. Crown Prince Haakon is accompanied by Norway’s development minister Dag-Inge Ulstein during the journey, where they will see, among other things…
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King Harald and Queen Sonja's car attacked by protesters in Chile

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway’s final day of their state visit to Chile took a dramatic turn on Sunday after their car was attacked by protesters. After concluding their state visit, the King and Queen were in the small town of Puerto Williams when Their Majesties’ car was attacked by anti-salmon production protesters. Around 30-40 protesters surrounded the car before they…
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