On Sunday, Norway’s future King, Crown Prince Haakon took his stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, to the Oslo Opera House to watch a benefit concert for Haiti’s earthquake victims. The event raised more than $700,000 and the money was distributed to the Norwegian Red Cross, UNICEF and other humanitarian organizations.
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“I’m impressed with all those who have set up, both the artists and all those working in the Opera House. It was very nice to see the voluntary work spirit. It was also nice to see all those who contribute in other ways, including those that help from home,” Crown Prince Haakon told the newspaper VG Nett after the concert.
Haakon also said the images from Haiti have had an affect on him.
“They make an impression, and I think we have a need to help. At the same time, I hope, and dare me to believe that it also means a lot to those living in Haiti to see that there are concerts all over the world,” he said.
13 year-old Marius is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, whom she had in a relationship prior to meeting Haakon.
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