This is exactly how the rest of the world sould think. We are just people. People living together on a tiny planet in space. Love from a happy drunk Norwegian!
My Great grandfather left Norway to open up logging and early forestry management in Newfoundland. We are Newfoundlanders now but proud to be off our mothers and fathers. My story is rare in Newfoundland. We are the only Hansens left.
Certainly one of the best and most moving speeches ever. Just imagine your head of state would give such a speech, and then think about what the world could look like. Wonderful. Love it.
@@andrehjortland666 The King of Norway is, politically, Norway's head of state. Of course, his executive powers (in accordance with the separation of powers) are all handled by the elected government and the Prime Minister (the head of government), who originates from the legislative branch/the parliament/the Storting (in accordance with our parlamentarism), meaning the head of state is purely symbolic. Still, the title of head of state is still correct.
@@jonasdyviknilsen it is not purely 100% symbolic. Although they probably won't ever be used in the near future, the King possesses some royal prerogatives such as pardoning prisoners (article 20) and engaging in war (article 26). They are also Commander-in-Chief, and formally installs governments. The King refused to install/appoint a collaborationist government during World War 2, and therefor exercised his power. Long live the King and love live the Kingdom of Norway!
Absolutely stunning speech. Beautiful words. Love it. I may not be Norwegian, but the way this speech made me feel is one one the reasons that I love Norway.
I moved to Norway 3 years ago when a norwegian family opened their doors for me. Generous and respectful people among other things. Norwegians know what's best for them that's why they have worked hard for it. If all countries would follow Norway's example, this would have been an amazing world to live. Couldn't be luckier than living in Norway. Lenge leve Kongen!
That is how a King speak to his people about unity. I watched this video on the 17th of May 2021 just before leaving to Stavanger for work . Gratulerer Med Dagen Norge 🇧🇻💐🥰
For the first time ever I understood a whole sentence in Norwegian ("Norge er dere, Norge er oss.") I guess I´ll keep studying. By the way, I do like the King´s speech.
@@canislunaticus People can say that the King has no political power all they want, but most Norwegians would follow the King over the prime minister. If the King says something like "we need to take better care of x", then the politicians make sure it is followed up politically, they know what's best for them and what is best is to listen to our wonderful King Harald V.
Im proud of us, and im proud of him. Representing everyone. We will always be different, but also similar in many ways. But it's important to respect and care for each other even when the stars aren't aligned between induviduals.
Not sure who is confusing Norway with FInland here, but as Norways has been declared the best country to live in, according to the UN, and the fact that it is also one of the wealthiest countries, would probably not exactly make it "insignificant" :) But, of course, it is a very small country, so I don't blame people for not being able to point it out on a map.
Please, consider your words before posting them online. Norway consists of mostly Atheist and Agnostics, but also large numbers of Christians and Muslims. I know several people of all these faiths and opinions, and I therefore find it sad that this is your view on Muslims. Perhaps you could try and get to know more Muslims? The best way to get rid of fear like that is confrontation, after all :) The last terror attack that really shook Norway's heart was by the way done by an irreligious person, and it was his hatred for immigrants (especially Muslims) that inspired his actions. Thus, we see the importance of stopping extremism on both sides, and learning to live with one another - which makes our king's message even more relevant :)
Indeed - and, just like the king points out, Norway consists not of just one type of people, but many different kinds of persons :) I am glad that I have a variety of friends with different religions, looks and opinions. Norway belongs to Norwegians, and we will stand together no matter our differences. After all, we are one people, and - in the greater picture - one humanity :)
Then none of us belong anywhere - after all, we all have ancestors that have migrated at one point in our lives. According to scientists, the early humans walked out from Africa. Yes, I am exaggerating, but how do one decide who is to be Norwegian and who is not to be? Is it a certain number of generations that have lived in the country before oneself? I belive that if you feel Norwegian, live here and wish to contribute to make your home a increasingly better place to live, then you're in :) No Norwegian living in Norway today is "all Norwegian", in the sense that they do not have family members or ancestors that came from other places. If you have a lot of anger, hatred and prejudice within you, I encourage you to try and get to know as many different people as you possibly can. Challenge yourself by meeting someone who is different than you. Me, for example :) I highly doubt we look the same or pray to the same God. Love to you - remember that there are people out there who care for you, some that you have met, others whom you haven't met. I hope you are alright. Peace to your heart.
Many centuries, yes, but we have not lived here forever. And, like I said: In between these centuries, people have emigrated and immigrated, so we all have genes from various countries in the world :) You can look it up, if you'd like.
He didn't, the royal family have people working under them, and have several people writing their speeches. but I do believe that he would listen to it and remove parts if he didn't agree to it. Our king is old and dyslectic, so he didn't write this speech himself, no.
@@marvenorway When you write "dictated by politics" it sounds very divisive. There should be little doubt that the king has people helping him write his speeches, as to not offend anyone. At the same time, I highly doubt that he would let others place divisive words in his speeches; he's no puppet of any political party - nor does he misuse his influence as such. I've yet to see the king say anything hateful or divisive - it has always been the contrary.
@@marvenorway He (the monarchy - his grandfather) was voted in as the royal family. They can be voted out, if there was a vote today, I doubt anything would change. He does his job exactly as expected, and serves as a figure-head that in day to day matters is of no concern. But when we have disasters like the terror attacks, he serves as a unifying entity, a president just does not have the same "mojo". On top of that, he brings in more money in tourism alone than we ever spend on the royals. So bang for the bucks - he does a hell of a lot more than a president would
Only hypocrite could say something like go fight for your country. Would you fight with Nazis If you were german born before 1920s? I guess no Nowadays Europe is in peace for 70 years unlike Asia. If the war was here and you had the chance to escape you would do the same. You would rather take your wife and children to safe place than staying in the war zone Fighting for your country or is the place Where you were born more important to you than your life and the life of your family? Nobody thinks like that !
KING Harald V! PS: I have Syrians living a floor above me and they don't understand the concept of quiet, I keep having to go up there at night to tell them to shut the fuck up and stop dancing or whatever, please give him a call and tell him to adapt.:P
Erlend Loe and Kane I am ashamed to share a country with such a narrow-minded bigots as yourselves - but in reality, all I can do is feel sorry for you. All the hate you carry around must weigh on you. Luckily the Norwegian people will never listen to someone like you. In meeting with your kind of thinking Norwegians have turned their back and held their hands in unity. I hope you find love in your life someday. Until you do, you will be ignored.
Kinda funny that most of the racist comments here are from other foreigners and not Norwegians. Why does it bother other people that Norwegians are not racists?
I mean, casual racism still occurs in Norway. (not necessarily in a direct way, but in an indirect and behind your back type of way) Discrimination used to be huge in the workplace back in the day, but now it's more inclusive. There are some places where discrimination is still a problem in Norway, but hopefully it won't develop to the same degrees as other places in the world.
@@joninator7858 I'm not necessarily against monarchy, but the monarch actually needs to be allied to to his own people and do what is right for them and the nation. To preserve the north European ethnic group that gives a living definition to this nation. That's the problem, he would rather see all of Europe become "multicultural" and "diverse" just like the USA. (not getting ridd of the "merchandise" was a mistake) As if Norwegians are not diverse and cultural enough for their own homeland, their own folk home. The current monarchy of Norway will rules over the ashes of a deracinated and alienated people. Removed from their own heritage because now it belongs to everyone. As if he had any right to just proclaim this to be that case. Yet if i went down to Africa and implemented the exact same policies in reverse he and his lickspittles would call me racist for doing it. He has no moral ground to stand on and brings only ills to the people of Norway. He is not better then the 169 individuals that sits in parlament. For they do the exact same thing and they are very public about it. As i said, he is not worthy for he cares not for the purposeful misrule of consecutive governments and future of his own people that he is supposed to be an example to and rule over. I cant take him or any of them seriously.
@@MadRobexe Well said, it's nice to see someone that have some sense, most are just npc's that absorb the values they been indoctrinated with without any deep thought as to the implications for the future. When they finally understand, I'm afraid it will be too late.
As a born finn in Finland I admire Rex H. and this speech immensly. We only have as a head of the state an old politician, who keeps on classifying people in his speeches out of his borgerious background and moral codes. How sad. Heja Norge, ja jag älskar ert land!
I really think that His Majesty King Harald V will live for 95 maybe 100 years. His Majesty - i think, only my mind, nothing is certain - will belong to the centenarians. Best wishes to you Norway and your magnificent King
Hes family have the same values and are really great people. Fun fact. The princess if Norway had a summer jobb working as a bartender and is living in a small apparment of 50m2 they went to normal school and everything
see alot of salty people because they dont have a good king like us norwegians. i dont give a fuck if the king is danish-british hes royal family bringed proper mornarchy and order to the country. he doesnt have to be born in norway before mornarchism to be king or royalty in that country.
This is so true. As an African male i feel kinship with Norway and intend to become a Norwegian in the next year. Only racist doing racisms think being Norwegian has anything to do with skin color. Of course its all for not until. Black man is King of Norway As it should be. fyi, as more of us African Norwegians move home Norway's future is going to be brighter than ever. The original inhabitants of Scandinavia were Black men anyway, so its not a "white" country.
In general we don't have any prejudice towards anyone based on where they're from, who you are is what matters. Like everywhere there's some "bad eggs", but generally speaking I think Norway (and the rest of Scandinavia) are some of the most welcoming to people from other cultures.
@@guruchintanan5686 oh do you not know about the separation of church and state? It's an entirely moot point, Norway is secular and in law has no primary religon
Most people these days in Norway, do adhere to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway, but are non-practitioners of the Christian faith. Second comes people who affiliates with nothing. The rest are minority groups within other branches of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, etc. Like someone else said, Norway is a secular state. Which means that church and state has been separated. In the old days, before Christianity was introduced to Norway, the belief system was more around Old Norse/Norse Paganism. And it still lingers here today, in folk tales and in mythological creatures, Norse Gods and just is engraved into our culture. As a kid, I remember my family would say ''there goes Thor with his hammer'' whenever we had thunder and lightning.
