The 87-year-old King Harald V of Norway welcomed the Danish King Frederik and Queen Mary on their second official visit abroad after Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicated earlier this year. This visit comes as King Harald returned to work last month following surgeries to implant pacemakers. Despite scaling back his official activities, King Harald has stated that he has no plans to abdicate, unlike his second cousin Queen Margrethe II. The Danish royal couple arrived in Oslo on their 10th wedding anniversary and had recently made their first state visit to Sweden.
King Harald V of Norway, the oldest monarch in Europe, welcomed King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark on their second official visit abroad, following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication earlier this year. This visit marks a significant moment as King Harald recently returned to work after undergoing surgeries to implant pacemakers. Despite scaling back his official activities, King Harald has made it clear that he has no intention of abdicating, in contrast to Queen Margrethe II who stepped down after a 52-year reign. The Danish royal couple arrived in Oslo on their 10th wedding anniversary and had also recently visited Sweden on their first state visit.
The Norwegian royal household confirmed that King Harald V had returned to work last month following surgeries to implant pacemakers. Despite the health challenges, King Harald expressed his commitment to fulfilling his duties as monarch and emphasized that he has no plans to abdicate. This dedication to his role stands in contrast to his second cousin, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who abdicated after a reign of 52 years. The arrival of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark in Oslo on their 10th wedding anniversary was a momentous occasion, highlighting the enduring ties between the two royal families.
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, welcomed King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark on their second official visit abroad following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication earlier this year. The Danish royal couple arrived in Oslo on their 10th wedding anniversary, marking a special occasion for both families. Despite recent health challenges, King Harald remains dedicated to his role as monarch and has no plans to abdicate. This visit comes as the Danish royal couple recently made their first state visit to Sweden, further strengthening the bonds between the Scandinavian monarchies.