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Harald V
7 quotes
“We have been given an assignment as a monarchy, and we do as well as we can … We try to be as little populistic as possible. We don't do anything on the spur of the moment to win an opinion poll, or short-term popularity.”
Harald V (1937–2026) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview in Wenche Fuglehaug (November 21, 2005). "Norway's monarchy turns 100", Aftenposten, Aftenposten Multimedia A/S, Oslo, Norway.
“So what is Norway? Norway is high mountains and deep s. It is wide open spaces and rocky coastlines. It is islands and archipelagos. It is lush farmland and rolling moors. The sea laps Norway’s shores in the north, west and south. Norway is midnight sun and polar night. It is harsh winters and mild winters. It is hot summers and cold summers. Norway is a long and sparsely populated country. But above all, Norway is its people.”
Harald V (1937–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“come from North Norway, , – and all of the other regions. Norwegians have immigrated from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Poland, from Sweden, Somalia and Syria. My grandparents came here from Denmark and England 110 years ago.”
Harald V (1937–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is not always easy to say where we are from, what nationality we are. Home is where our heart is – and that cannot always be confined within national borders.”
Harald V (1937–2026) first seen 1847 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Home is where our heart is" is an ancient saying, reported at least as early as 1847, in Joseph C. Neal, "Singleton Snippe. Who Married for a Living", Graham's Magazine (1847), p. 166: "Home is where the heart is; and S…
“Norwegians believe in God, Allah, the Universe and nothing.”
Harald V (1937–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Norway is you. Norway is us.”
Harald V (1937–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My greatest hope for Norway is that we will be able to take care of one another. That we will continue to build this country – on a foundation of trust, fellowship and generosity of spirit. That we will feel that we are – despite our differences – one people. That Norway is one.”
Harald V (1937–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source