#anne in norway 🇳🇴

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Princess Anne visit reveals how UK-Norway alliance helped to stop Nazis building atomic bomb

Royal trip highlights secret operation where a Norwegian team infiltrated a hydroelectic plant used by Germans to make ‘heavy water’

Hannah Furness, Royal Editor, 26 May 2024, 5:13pm

Princess Anne visits the Home Front Museum in Oslo CREDIT: Per Ole Hagen/Getty Images

The Princess Royal has visited the site of a secret operation to stop the Nazi atomic bomb in Norway as she celebrated the “very special people involved” in the country’s wartime relationship with the UK.

The Princess spent two days in Norway, with a visit to the site of the little-known Operation Gunnerside where she laid flowers at the memorial.

The Second World War operation in 1943 saw a Norwegian team dropped by parachute to infiltrate a hydroelectric plant where the Nazis were developing “heavy water” to build an atomic bomb.

They destroyed the containers, escaping on skis for the 200 miles to Sweden, with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) action later considered the most successful sabotage of the war.

Soon afterwards, German forces attempted to move the remaining supplies of heavy water, which were used to create a heavy hydrogen isotope to use as a moderator in nuclear reactors, by ferry the Hydro. It was sunk by a resistance bomb with passengers including Norwegian families on board.

During her visit, the Princess met a senior local police officer who had a relative who survived the Hydro sinking, as well as members of the Norwegian armed forces.

The royal visit was intended to raise public awareness of the operation, and was arranged by John Andrews and Dr Tony Insall, the British author of Secret Alliances: Special Operations and Intelligence in Norway 1940-1945.

In a speech at the Industrial Workers Museum in Vemork, where there is a memorial to Operation Gunnerside, Princess Anne said: “There is always more that can be done to remind future generations just how remarkable the wartime relationship between our two countries was and the very special people involved.”

The Princess, who is patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, went on to launch a competition to select a Norwegian sculptor to create a statue to “commemorate the bravery of those Norwegians and British who risked their lives in the campaign to restore freedom in Norway”.

Previously she had met Joachim Rønneberg, a leading figure of the Norwegian resistance, and members of the Linge Company, a Norwegian unit of the SOE.

“I know, from having spoken to Joachim and others, just how important Op Gunnerside was in disrupting the supply of heavy water to the Germans and helping to prevent Germany from acquiring atomic weapons,” said the Princess.

“But success came at a cost, and we remember the tragic loss of life of both commandos and air crew involved in Op Freshman, the first attempt to sabotage the plant which sadly failed.

“We remember also those who died later on the Hydro ferry. The building we are standing in today and the displays in the main museum are a wonderful tribute to those brave men and those who helped them who risked everything.”

Writing about the visit, Dr Insall and Mr Andrews said: “At the end of World War Two neither the British nor Norwegian governments made any public acknowledgement of the close cooperation between SIS [Secret Intelligent Services] and SOE, and the Norwegian resistance groups, the Linge Company and Milorg.

“This was unfortunate given the significant contribution of their work to the Allied war effort but was due to the secrecy surrounding British intelligence operations.

“The situation has now changed, and it has become possible to acknowledge the extent of the remarkable achievements on which Britain and Norway cooperated.”

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Princess Anne and her godson Crown Prince Haakon visiting Norway's Resistance Museum on 22 May 2024 🇳🇴

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Top 10 Most Successful Eurovision Entries (2004-Present) Based On % of Maximum Available Points Received

Because the voting system and the number of participating countries are constantly changing it's hard to gauge how good an entry compares to ones from other years based on the raw points received or their place in the final. Therefore, the most accurate way to compile a ranking is probably by % or maximum available points received.

If you're asking why it's only after 2004 it's because I'm not that crazy and I'm not gonna calculate EVERY single year 🤣 2004 was the first contest I watched in full so it's a good starting point for me.

But in case you're wondering, the most successful entry EVER is Anne-Marie David's Tu te reconnaîtras, representing Luxembourg in 1973 and receiving 80.6% of the maximum possible points!

1. 🇳🇴 Norway - 2009 - Alexander Rybak - Fairytale - 78.6%

2. 🇸🇪 Sweden - 2015 - Måns Zelmerlöw - Heroes - 77.9%

3. 🇵🇹 Portugal - 2017 - Salvador Sobral - Amar pelos dois - 77%

4. 🇸🇪 Sweden - 2012 - Loreen - Euphoria - 75.6%

5. 🇨🇭 Switzerland - 2024 - Nemo - The Code - 68.4%

6. 🇺🇦 Ukraine - 2022 - Kalush Orchestra - Stefania - 67.4%

7. 🇦🇹 Austria - 2014 - Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix - 67.1%

8. 🇺🇦 Ukraine - 2004 - Ruslana - Wild Dances - 66.6%

9. 🇸🇪 Sweden – 2023 – Loreen – Tattoo – 66.5%

10. 🇫🇮 Finland - 2006 - Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah - 65.7%

I normally share a larger list of 100 acts in total, but immediately after the top 10, we start running into controversial acts or artists or countries or both, and I think we've had enough of that for a year. Let's at least rejoice in knowing that our top 10 is, finally, "clean"! Thank you Nemo for that!

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Princess Anne in Norway 🇳🇴

🥰 Princess Anne and Crown Prince Haakon are visiting the Norway's Resistance Museum.

Erik Flaaris Johansen // TT

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🇳🇴 Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway

Monday, April 24, 2023

“On her thin but strong legs Louise Bourgeois's mother has crawled and spun through the world - from New York in the west to Tokyo in the east, from Bilbao in the south and here to our Castle Park in Oslo, surrounded by living species friends, said the Queen when she, along with the Crown Princess, stood for the unveiling of the French-American artist's iconic work Maman this afternoon.

The monumental spider culture Maman has dimensions of almost ten times ten meters and rovers over the ground on eight legs. She carries 20 marble eggs. The sculpture can be experienced by visitors in Slottsparken through the coming summer months.

During the opening event in Slottsparken, professor at NMBU also spoke and writer Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson and the Marine Corps were responsible for musical features. Pupils from the French School in Oslo were also invited to the Castle Park to experience the sculpture up close.”

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Und nun trennen sich auch wieder unsere Wege. Die gute Ann-Kathrin fährt noch weiter in den Norden zu ihrer Base, wir hatten eben auf unsere schon nur 5 Grad und sie will noch weiter hoch. Ann-Kathrin fährt einen kleinen Umweg, um nicht in den Bergen noch Schneeschieben zu müssen. Mutig ist sie, das muss man ihr lassen. Ich werde jetzt auf dem direkten Weg wieder nach Hause fahren. Wir haben in Norwegen einen Videocast abgedreht, hoffen wir mal, das alles ordentlich im Kasten ist. wir haben gestern in den Bergen mit unseren Böcken richtig viel Spaß gehabt, Ann-Kathrin mit der umgebauten Sportster Nightster, Atle ist mit seinem Shovel Head die Schotterpiste gefahren und ich schön auf der Pan America. Norwegen ist ein so schönes Land, es muss nicht immer der ganz hohe Norden sein, auch entlang an der 44 ist es richtig schön. Bilder kommen später 👍🇳🇴💪👌 #harleydavidson #harleysite #affeaufbike #harleysiteontour #panamerica #panamerica1250 #sportsternightster (hier: Kristiansand, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjALOWHoQPd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“The Ambassador’s Residence Garden is filled with trees planted by 🇬🇧 and 🇳🇴 royalty, and other people who have played a key role in the #UKandNorway relationship.

Today, HRH The Princess Royal planted the latest addition to the garden, a crabapple tree.

The Princess Royal has visited Norway several times before, including in 1971 on her first solo tour when she planted an almond tree in the Residence Garden. Sadly, this tree has since fallen.

📸: Getty & NTB”

- @UKinNorway on Twitter

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Court Circular | 20th May 2024

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this morning departed from Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, for Norway and was received this afternoon upon arrival at Royal Norwegian Air Force Air Base, Oslo Gardermoen Airport by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway (Her Excellency Ms Jan Thompson).

Colonel John Boyd is in attendance.

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Princess Anne, as Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Commemoration Project, on her first day of her visit to Norway on 20th May 2024.

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Court Circular | 22nd May 2024

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning visited Vestre Gravlund Cemetery, 66 Sorkedalsveien, Oslo, Norway, and laid a wreath at the Memorial.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, later visited the Linge Club and attended a Reception at Akershus Fortress, Oslo.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, subsequently visited the Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association, 25 Radhusgata, Oslo.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, accompanied by The Crown Prince of Norway, this afternoon visited the Norwegian Resistance Museum, Akershus Fortress.

Her Royal Highness this evening arrived at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, from Norway.

Colonel John Boyd was in attendance.

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Princess Anne kissing her godson Crown Prince Haakon goodbye following a joint visit to Norway’s Resistance Museum on 22 May 2024 🇳🇴

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Princess Anne will visit Norway’s Resistance Museum with her godson, Crown Prince Haakon, on 22 May 2024 🇳🇴

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Princess Anne and Crown Prince Haakon unveiling a plaque given as a gift by The Anglo-British Resistance Commemoration Project at Norway's Resistance Museum on 22 May 2024 🇳🇴

[tianalaurence1]

🇳🇴 A charming Princess Anne at Norway yesterday.

📸: Facebook - British Embassy Oslo

[aimeedaisies]

Members of other royal families who attended the coronation of Their Majesties, King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey - 06/05/23

Europe

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium 🇧🇪

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (representing the Queen of Denmark) 🇩🇰

Alois, Hereditary Prince and Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein (representing the Prince of Liechtenstein) 🇱🇮

Grand-Duke Henri and Grand-Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco 🇲🇨

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (representing the King of Norway) 🇳🇴

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain 🇪🇸

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden 🇸🇪

Asia

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain 🇧🇭

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan 🇧🇹

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince 'Abdul Mateen of Brunei 🇧🇳

Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait (representing the Emir of Kuwait) 🇰🇼

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan (representing the Emperor) 🇯🇵

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan 🇯🇴

Yang di Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia 🇲🇾

Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Crown Prince of Oman (representing the Sultan of Oman) 🇴🇲

Emir and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad of Qatar 🇶🇦

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi (representing the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates) 🇦🇪

Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (representing the King of Saudi Arabia) 🇸🇦

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand 🇹🇭

Africa

King Mswati III and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Eswatini 🇸🇿

King Letsie III and Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho 🇱🇸

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco (representing the King of Morocco) 🇲🇦

Oceania

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipa’u of Tonga 🇹🇴

Ceremonial monarchs

Asantehene and Lady Julia of Asante 🇬🇭

Māori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII and Queen Te Atawhai 🇳🇿

Members of defunct foreign royal families

Margrave Bernhard and Margravine Stephanie of Baden 🇩🇪

Tsar Simeon II and Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Landgrave and Langravine of Hesse 🇩🇪

Prince Philipp and Princess Saskia of Hohenlohe-Langenburg 🇩🇪

Margareta of Romania (Custodian of the Crown of Romania) and Prince Radu of Romania 🇷🇴

Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of the Hellenes 🇬🇷

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia 🇷🇸

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Foreign Royals attending the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of The Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on 29 March:

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden 🇸🇪

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway 🇳🇴 - no longer attending due to Harald testing positive for Covid.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain 🇪🇸

Queen Margrethe of Denmark 🇩🇰

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium 🇧🇪

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia 🇷🇸

Her Majesty Margareta Custodian of the Romanian Crown and HRH Prince Radu 🇷🇴

Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain 🇧🇭

Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath El Hassan of Jordan 🇯🇴

Prince Albert of Monaco 🇲🇨

Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal, Prince Philippos and Princess Nina of Greece 🇬🇷

Prince Kyril of Preslav 🇧🇬