Queen Elizabeth is dead: – Changes the program
The palace’s press contact, Sven Gjeruldsen, can inform Se og Hør that there will be changes in the royal house’s program in the next few days as a result of Queen Elizabeth’s passing on Thursday afternoon.
The castle will not disclose what changes will be made.
Flags at half mast
On Saturday, it is planned that King Harald and Queen Sonja will go to Copenhagen to celebrate Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s 50 years as regent.
The royal family announced earlier this evening that the castle’s flags will be flying at half-mast on Friday.
The Queen’s life in pictures
– Our thoughts go out to His Majesty the King and the immediate family at the passing of Queen Elizabeth. For a century, the Queen devoted herself to her work and accompanied the British people through joys and sorrows, in prosperity and adversity. Our condolences also go to the British people, says His Majesty King Harald in a statement from the Palace.
– Great respect
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) states to Dagbladet that he has great respect for Queen Elizabeth’s life’s work.
– A historic era and a long life in the service of Great Britain is over, says the Prime Minister.
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Hail the Queen
– For seven decades she has represented continuity and unity, also in the close relationship between our two countries and our royal families. Our warmest thoughts now go out to the many in Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations who have lost a beloved monarch, and to the Queen’s immediate family.
– Great grief
Høyre leader Erna Solberg has also commented on the death.
– It is with great sadness that we all receive the news that Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has passed away, says Solberg to Dagbladet.
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Gets a new title
– Just 25 years old, she took over in 1952 as head of state and monarch after her father, King Georg VI, died of cancer. For over 70 years she has been on the throne, contributing greatly to continuity in a world that has changed rapidly and radically.
– Thank you for your tireless efforts and your invaluable contribution to the world, Queen Elizabeth.
– God save the queen!