Minynabolis – Menaabolis (AP) – Norwegian Crown Prince Hakkon celebrates the 200 -year anniversary of organized immigration from his homeland to the United States, highlighting the deep ties between the two countries through a visit to Norwegian heart.
The Alawite Middle West region includes some of the largest Scandinavian Americans in the United States, and its tour takes it on Tuesday to Minnesota, where more than 800,000 residents claim that they are of Norwegian origin. According to the state demographics. This is more than any other state, although the least population of North Dakota has actually a higher percentage of Norwegian population. Member royal family And they made several visits to the area over the years.
Hawkon’s visit is part of Crossings 200 Reviving anniversary throughout North America this year.
Nearly 5 million North Americans are now calling for Norwegian origins. The United States was a relatively welcoming place for Scandinavians during the main migration waves that started in the nineteenth century. They were attracted to the upper Middle West because of the cheap lands and functions.
But many have changed since then, and immigration today has become a controversial issue Both the United States and Scandinavian countries and other European countries.
On Monday, Haakon went to the Vesterheim Museum in Decor, Iowa, which tells the story of Norwegian immigrants in America. He met three of the descendants of the people who arrived on the ship, a ship holding 52 Norwegians who left on July 4, 1825 from Staffinger. She gave birth to a traveler on the long trip, and 53 of them arrived in New York. In the end, more than 800,000 Norwegian followed them.
He also visited the crown prince Luther College In Decor, a school founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1861, which gave him an honorary degree.
“I will carry it as a symbol of close friendship between the United States and Norway,” Hawkon told students and faculty. “Thank you for keeping the stories that bind us to each other across the oceans, through generations, and through time alive.”
According to the school, this was the ninth visit to the members of the royal family to its decorations since 1939. The last previous visit to the city was by his parents, King Harrald V, who was The oldest kings of Europe, Queen Sonia in 2011.
Hakon is scheduled to visit on Tuesday Norway’s house, A cultural center in Minneapolis focuses on bringing contemporary Norway to the United States through art, business and culture.
The crown prince was scheduled to cut the tape and take a tour of the Norway home The new Saga Center. It is an ventured interactive exhibition for families to explore their ties to Norway, as they can also navigate the 3D external and urban landscapes to get to know Ferloftulv (external life) and Belev (the life of the city) in the country.
Hawkon is also scheduled to speak in a forum that focuses on health care and defense. It was also scheduled to meet with Ruler Tim and Laz In the Capitol building in the state near St. Paul.
The Crown Prince’s agenda also included a visit to Mendikirkin The Norwegian Lutheran Mcropic Church In Minneapolis, which still provides services in Norwegian. Sonia Go to the church In 2022 on the occasion of the centenary of its founding. In the evening, Hawkon was scheduled to meet with Minnesota Wilde Mats Zoocarilo, One of the most prominent hockey players in Norway.
Hakone is also scheduled to visit on Wednesday to St. Olaf College in Northfield, south of Minneapolis directly. It is another school founded by Norwegian immigrants, and hosted many royal visits.
On Thursday, which corresponds to the second centenary of the arrival of the restaurant to New York, the Crown Prince is scheduled to welcome a true copy when it sails to the sidewalk 16, next to the South Street Sibport Museum, where a Norwegian cultural celebration will also be held.
The crown prince’s trip to America comes at a time when support is tested at home to the Norwegian royal family.
Do not do this trip Because of the lung disease She is the guardian of the Covenant Princess Mit Marit, whose non -royal son was from a previous relationship, Marius Burg Hupeby, He was charged in August On charges of rape.
Hawkon’s sister, Princess Martha Louise, surprised when she said I got married to an American sham Last fall. The Norwegian news reports say that the documentary published by Netflix about their engagement and wedding ceremony, entitled “Rebel Royals: an unlikely love story”, which was first shown last month, sparked discontent with some members of the royal family.