Celebrating Norway´s national day

Heads of state and guests from most of Europe’s royal families gathered in Oslo to participate in His Majesty's birthday celebrations.

Every year on 17 May Norwegians fill the streets with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway's constitution adopted in 1814. School children, many wearing national costumes, march in parades to the beat of thundering bands, and a resounding "Hurrah for the 17th of May!" can be heard throughout the day.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave birth to a boy on Saturday 3 December at 10.45 am. The Norwegian Royal House announces that all is well with mother and child.