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Easter is next, but this year, like last year, Christmas traditions will likely be somewhat amputated as a result of crown restrictions.
On Friday afternoon, King Harald (84) shared an Easter greeting with the Norwegian people via video.
– Really impressed
– Dear all, there are probably no more helpful words at this time. What we need is to see the end of the situation we have been in, for more than a year, says the king initially.
– Really proud of you, mom.
– Many are tired and sad, we miss ordinary life. However, now before Easter I want to say that I am thinking of you, he continues.
Furthermore, the king commends the Norwegian people for having shown unique unity, confidence and adaptability in difficult times.
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EASTER GREETING: King Harald shares an Easter greeting with the people. Photo: Simen Lvberg Sund, The Royal Court / NTB
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– I’m really impressed. Now it is getting dark. We may need our unit more than ever. We need to show generosity and kindness to each other, and we need to strengthen each other in the belief that the end of this is near, he says, continuing:
– Many of us are disappointed not to be with friends and family. I still hope that everyone will do their best based on the situation we find ourselves in. That we can all find joy in the little things, which, after all, we can do.
Finally, King Harald wishes the Norwegian people a happy Easter.
Traditions changed
Restrictions on both the number of guests and travel abroad naturally characterize everyday life as corona infection increases, and thus can be a toned down Easter holiday for more people.
This also applies to the Norwegian royal family.
Hailed for the unusual Easter greeting
This year, according to NRK, the royal couple will travel to Prinsehytta in Sikkilsdalen in Jotunheimen, while the Crown Prince’s family will go to the hut in Uvdal.
“The royal family follows the infection control rules and councils of the government and municipalities, also regarding visits,” Slottet told NRK.
Traditions changed
King Harald (84) and Queen Sonja (83) have gone to Prinsehytta in Sikkilsdalen every year on the Friday before Easter, a tradition the king has maintained since childhood.
Royal House Hearing and Seeing expert Caroline Vagle has previously said that the royal couple often go skiing, enjoy good food and good company with friends and family.
However, last year, Easter was spent at Kongsseteren in Voksenkollen in Oslo.
Previously, children and grandchildren used to go to Sikkilsdalen, but in recent years the royal couple have been there mainly with good friends.
According to the royal house, the beautiful cottage in Sikkilsdalen was designed by the castle administrator Hjalmar Welhaven, and the construction was completed in 1902. At that time, it was given as a gift to the Swedish princes Gustaf Adolf, Wilhelm and Erik.
Despite sick leave
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf then handed the cabin over to then Crown Prince Olav, when he came of age in 1924.
Secret vacation
In 2014, King Harald and Queen Sonja broke the Easter tradition and went on a secret vacation abroad.
Several months later, it was revealed that the royal couple had fulfilled a long-standing dream, namely to follow in the footsteps of Thor Heyerdahl on Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean.
– It was an incredible experience to travel to Easter Island. It was a magnificent island. When Thor Heyerdahl was there, it was brown and there was hardly a blade of green grass or a tree. Now it is a completely different island. It was a beautiful green place with many trees, King Harald said at the time.
