Norwegian King & Queen Reopen Oscarshall

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway reopened the palace Oscarshall in Bygdoy. The palace had been going under renovation since 2006, and it now restored to look the way it was when it was first built back in 1852.

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“We are proud that we have complied with the budget of 115 million. The building has been in a really bad state for many years, but now has both inside and outside the park had a worthy and proper renovation, “says administrative and renewal minister Heidi Grande Røys.

Though owned by the Norwegian state, Oscarshall was used sometimes by the royal family.

“I think the guests are going to use it the most, but we hope of course that we can get used it more, too. For example, for receptions, small concerts and various events, “King Harald said to the press.

The King and Queen helped out in restoring the palace, especially the Queen. Sonja is very interested in art and architecture, and this palace holds a lot of that.

“There are some secrets that I think audiences will appreciate, “said King Harald. “That refers to the many paintings that are in the dining room, bedroom and lounge. All the paintings have been taken down, washed, and become much brighter than they have been previously – so you now can get a much better impression than before.”

Oscarshall is named after King Oscar I, who was both King of Norway and Sweden from 1844 to 1859. He was married to Josefine of Leuchtenburg. Oscarshall was own of the palaces they occupy after their marriage.