King Haakon Opens Parliament – Major Demo Announced

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Do you know what it feels like to be standing before your first parliamentary opening as King just weeks after ascending the throne – while a major demo against fuel prices is forming on the streets? It's exactly this mix of state ceremony and protest that awaits Oslo this Friday (October 2).

King Haakon VIII (53) will then open the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, for the first time in his new role. According to Promiflash, which cites, among others, the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet, a Council of State session is first on the agenda late in the morning. From 1:00 PM, Haakon is set to take over the ceremonial opening of the 171st Norwegian parliament – a date the royal family has been working toward since the accession to the throne.

By His Side: Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra

You can easily picture the scene inside the parliament building: Haakon enters the chamber, beside him his wife Queen Mette-Marit (53) and his daughter Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra (22). As Promiflash reports, the royal family thus shares a special moment together – each of them in a new role.

While the monarchy takes shape inside, things are simmering outside.

Major Demo Against High Fuel Prices

Around the Storting, a major demonstration is announced at the same time, according to Focus and Promiflash. According to Promiflash, the protest is specifically directed against high fuel prices in Norway.

In just a single morning, royal symbolism and the political everyday life of citizens collide directly. Friday's images will show just how close tradition and frustration lie in the Norwegian capital – and how the new King and Queen master this balancing act.