According to official sources, Crown Prince Haakon will meet leaders of seafood companies in the county and receive information about seafood's importance for Norwegian exports. 5 billion kroner, the highest value ever. Exports to Asian markets are increasing sharply, especially to China, but other Asian countries are also becoming important.
Prince Sverre Magnus (20) accompanied his father today to Startuplab in the Research Park in Oslo, according to major media reports. This is the second time in a few days that the prince is on an assignment for the royal house, according to major media reports. Last Friday, he was present with his sister and parents when Norwegian Paralympic athletes were honored at the Palace, the first time this year that the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Prince Sverre Magnus worked together.
It was the first time the lung-sick Crown Princess appeared on an official assignment with oxygen support, according to major media reports. Today, the Crown Prince and Prince did not answer questions from the press. They were shown around by CEO Marie Mostad.
I imagine that he must find his own way. It is Ingrid who will take over the role.
Crown Prince Haakon has long been engaged in startup companies. Prince Sverre Magnus started his own film and production company last year, called Sverre Magnus Productions. Later today, father and son will visit the research center Ocean Industries Concept Lab at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design.
The last time they were on assignment alone together was when the Norwegian men's national football team played a World Cup qualifier in Milan, Italy, in November last year. Prince Sverre Magnus is third in line to the Norwegian throne, after his sister Princess Ingrid Alexandra and father Crown Prince Haakon. He was eight years old when he cut his first ribbon, opening an exhibition about fathers at the Children's Art Museum in Oslo, also then with the Crown Prince.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has recently struggled with a worsened health situation, according to major media reports. She told before Christmas that she is being prepared for a lung transplant. Last month, she appeared for the first time on an official assignment with breathing assistance.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will make their annual county tour to Agder in September, visiting several municipalities over three days. The planned municipalities are Åmli, Tvedestrand, Birkenes, Grimstad, and Vennesla. The royal house emphasizes that traveling around Norway and meeting people where they live is one of the most important things the Crown Prince couple does.