King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway received a delegation from Easter Island and Chilean authorities in an audience at the Palace to mark the repatriation of artifacts and remains from the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo. The delegation included six representatives from Easter Island, also known locally as Rapa Nui, among them Carlos Edmunds Paoa, the leader of Rapa Nui's Council of Elders, and former governor Laura Tarita Rapu Alarcón.
The origins of this repatriation trace back to 1955, when Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl embarked on a journey to Easter Island. In agreement with Chilean authorities, Heyerdahl brought several artifacts and remains to the Kon-Tiki Museum in Norway for further study and preservation. As per the agreement, the materials were to be returned once the research was completed, and now these cultural treasures are being restored to the island.
Love the ethnic purple and yellow outfit. The crafty necklace is a work of art. queen looks lovely, smiles all around.
ردحذفHaving had the pleasure of visiting Rap Nui this year I am delighted that the Norwegians are repatriating the artefacts. Her Majesty always looks effortlessly beautiful - what a role model for the younger generation of ‘married ins’ as is Queen Silvia.
ردحذفI love this couple, friendly, outgoing, even at their ages, they enjoy life and the love is clear to see between the two of them.
ردحذفKing and Queen of Norway - lovely couple.
ردحذفThe King and Queen visited Rapa Nui in 2014. The Queen os wearing 3 necklaces she received as a gift from the Rapa Nui community in 2019.
ردحذفThe Queen looks beautiful. The purple and yellow outfit, glorious colors.
ردحذفQ Sonja looks very nice, also great smile. Also, like the National Dress from Easter Island. Nice strong colors.
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A couple that had a difficult start but, when together they built a reign marked by challenges and achievements. 💗
ردحذفSur la première photo, j'adore voir le bleu lumineux qui se retrouve imprimé sur la jupe jaune !
ردحذفDoesn't the King look well, wonderful to see.
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