From Aftenposten:

Trond Nordby, professor of political science at the University of Oslo, argued in a feature in Aftenposten on Wednesday that the royals are screened from serious critical discussion while living fabulously on their annuity and exerting steadily more political influence.

The royal family is above party politics, they represent our shared values – Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, leader of the Young Conservatives

Norway’s young politicians did not see any pressing need to debate the current state of the monarchy, and also saw no swell of public opinion to reform or replace the royal family.

The royal family are excellent representatives for Norwegian identity and good front figures for Norway – Erlend Fuglum, leader of the Young Center Party,

Click HERE for a spectacular photo gallery of King Harald’s birthday celebrations.

All of Europe’s major royals are in attendance, along with our own Princess Anne, the Princess Royal with her brother Prince Edward.

King Harald of Norway celebrates his 70th birthday today.