The Norwegian Royal Family are hosting Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and Björn Skúlason on their State Visit to Norway from April 7th to 9th, to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties and their close cooperation in defence, business, and culture. The last Icelandic State Visit was in 2017.
In the morning, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra joined King Harald V and Queen Sonja as they received President Halla Tómasdóttir and Björn Skúlason in an Official Welcome Ceremony outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, which was followed by the exchange of gifts.
Later, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit joined the Icelandic President and First Gentleman for a wreath laying ceremony at Akershus Fortress before the Crown Prince joined the President to visit the BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo.
In the evening, the King and Queen Sonja hosted a State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Oslo in honour of President Halla Tómasdóttir and Björn Skúlason, which was also attended by the Crown Prince, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Princess Astrid. Both the King and President gave speeches.
Queen Sonja wore Norwegian Emerald Parure, with the Icelandic Order of the Falcon, and Royal Family Order of King Harald V. King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon wore the Icelandic Order of the Falcon., while the President received the Order of St. Olav and the First Gentleman got the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore the Norwegian Amethyst Tiara and Necklace, the Icelandic Order of the Falcon and the Royal Family Order of King Harald V.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara, Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings, a Diamond Rivière from Queen Maud, Queen Maud’s Order of Victoria and Albert Bracelet and Crown Princess Märtha’s Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, with the Icelandic Order of the Falcon and the Royal Family Order of King Harald V.
Princess Astrid wore her Ruby Aigrette Tiara, and the Icelandic Order of the Falcon with Family Orders of King Haakon, King Olav, and King Harald.
