King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway have remembered their country’s liberation from the Nazis.
The King and Crown Prince were in Trandumskogen to mark the 80th anniversary of Norway’s liberation.
The gathering took place in Trandumskogen, where many resistance fighters were executed during the Second World War.
The King spoke at the event to remember those who lost their lives. He specifically spoke about Ragnar Fredriksen and Erling Karlsen, both of whom were killed in Trandumskogen.
He said: “Ragnar Fredriksen and Erling Karlsen were two of the many who gave their lives so that we can live as free people in a free and independent Norway today. We owe them all a great debt of gratitude. They gave – Everything for Norway.”
“Did they die in vain? No, not if we manage to stand together to protect what they died for,” he stated.
King Harald and the Crown Prince then laid a wreath at the memorial to those who were killed in Trandumskogen.
Between 1,000 to 2,000 people gathered for the 80th anniversary, including members of the government, school children and veterans.
Earlier in the day, the King and Crown Prince attended the traditional Liberation and Veterans’ Day events at Akershus Fortress.
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