An invitation to the Norwegian Royal visit in Sydney of King Harold V
and Queen Sonja presented an opportunity for the club to make
cultural connections. The opportunity to connect with our Gokstadt
Viking ship replica ‘Aegir’ roots was accepted and a pleasant
evening followed meeting Norwegian expats.
At the reception to celebrate Australian Norwegian relations held at
MCA Sydney Queen Sonja presented her photographic exhibition,
Inspirational Encounters in Norway. Music was performed live by
Haykon Kornstad.
Our Treasurer Michael Bolton-Hall met the Kings Brigadier. Brigadier
Nils Petter Granholt is also the for’dhand for King Harold on his
many sailing adventures. The Brigadier is also from the same area in
Norway where the original Gokstadt ship was found. He was excited to
realize one of only three Gokstadt replicas is here in Sydney.
The Brigadier said he wanted to keep in touch and start to build a
relationship with our Norwegian counterparts.
The Royals on Sydney Harbour
