The day I gave the king of Norway a 'bacalhau'Photo by taoufiq Makrane on Pexels
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The day I gave the king of Norway a 'bacalhau'

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 00:03

A Portuguese journalist recalls a memorable encounter with Norway's King Harald V and Queen Sonja at the royal palace in Oslo. The episode was marked by the royal couple's friendliness and by an unusual moment when the journalist offered the Norwegian monarch a "bacalhau".

The article revisits the State visit the royal couple made to Portugal, establishing a connection between this memory and recent developments related to the Norwegian royal family.

The piece refers to King Harald V's fragile health, whose medical conditions have been a cause for concern. This context makes the memories of the encounter even more significant for the journalist.

The text also mentions the growing role of Crown Prince Haakon, who has been taking on more royal responsibilities as his father's health limits his ability to fully carry out his official duties.

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