Norwegian Royal family attended a ceremony held for the 75th Liberation Day and National Veterans Day

byHelen - 11 Comments
On May 8, 2020, King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attended a ceremony held on the occasion of the 75th Liberation Day and National Veterans Day at Akershus Fortress.
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
During the formal ceremony, the King placed a wreath at the national monument at the fortress. Due to the corona pandemic, the ceremony held at Akershus Fortress took place without an audience. Liberation Day in Norway is on May 8. On that day, the end of the German occupation during World War II from 1940 to 1945 is celebrated. Since 2010, Liberation Day has also been celebrated as National Veterans Day in Norway.
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing
King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit is wearing traditional clothing

11 Comments

(We will not publish anonymous comments that were posted without stating a name or nickname)

  1. Anonymous8/5/20 19:12

    Love the national dresses.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous8/5/20 22:23

    The national dresses are called bunads :) Sonja is wearing a "Beltestakk fra Øst-Telemark" and Mette-Marit is wearing a "Hardangerbunad, Kvam". And for some extra fun, google "Brudebunad Hardanger". Then you'll see some serious traditional wedding, attire, hehe.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Chel9/5/20 14:53

      thank you for the information! The ladies look beautiful. Also, i must say the men look quite handsome in their military uniforms as well.
      Chel

      Delete
    2. Anonymous9/5/20 20:48

      No problem :) I love our bunads, so I love sharing as much information as possible!

      Delete
  3. Ava Pittman9/5/20 00:47

    The National dresses are beautiful, lovely to see. The men look great in uniform.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Achard629/5/20 00:58

    Très jolis bunads mais je n'ai jamais vu les hommes avec un costume national ?!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous9/5/20 15:45

      Google Norway’s National Day ( May 17th) to find pictures of Haakon and Sverre Magnus in national costumes!
      BG

      Delete
  5. AnnieM9/5/20 13:57

    I love to see the monarchs who actually experienced the war, albeit as young children, at these commemorative events. Great to see the Norwegian national outfits for the ladies and thanks for the very interesting details, Anon 12 23

    ReplyDelete
  6. Louise9/5/20 14:03

    The King never wears bunad because he says he is the King for the whole country. On this occasion tho uniform is the right outfit.

    ReplyDelete
  7. terri10/5/20 10:55

    Thank you so much for the inside scoop on the traditional dress!! N esp for the link to see more. Much appreciated. Keep well, keep safe!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

(We will not publish anonymous comments that were posted without stating a name or nickname)

Previous Post Next Post