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Norway’s Queen Sonja turned 70 on July 4. Happy birthday, Queen Sonja!
Celebrations started in Stavanger with a thanksgiving service at the Stavanger Cathedral, and included a cruise along the coast of Southern Norway. A private dinner was held at the Flor og Fjære restaurant, before the guests boarded the Royal Yachts Norge and Dannebrog, and the Navy vessel KNM Horten.
Today, July 5, King Harald and Queen Sonja and all their guests sailed up the Spangereid Canal in Lindesnes. Her Majesty officially opened the canal before the Royal party went to Lindesnes lighthouse – the southernmost point of the Norwegian mainland. The day ended with a private dinner.
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Tomorrow, July, the celebration will continue as the vessels arrive at Gamle Hellesund, sail through Blindleia, and to Arendal. Another private dinner will be held aboard the Royal Yacht Norge. The cruise will end on July 7 with a private program at The King and Queen’s holiday retreat at Mågerø.
The list of The Queen’s guests is available here.
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