American Reacts to Norwegian King Harald's Speech: Norway is One

[@mrono1910]

we are extremely unified in norway, but that doesnt mean we should stop talking about unity. we need to keep it up and nothing is perfect so we always talk about improving, because there is always something to improve on

[@busylivingnotdying]

Yeah, I was going to add: Anders Bering Breivik (who killed 77 people to keep Norway "pure") is a Norwegian (unfortunately) and desperately needs the truth of this speech. There are of course ALWAYS some who respond to fear and division and others who do not try and meet our new country-men to cause integration and unity .. Humans are the same everywhere. They have a capacity for both good and evil

[@Nocturnal_Alien]

Well, just because we are very unified, doesn't mean it's perfectly unified 😛 it's always work to do when it comes to unification, acceptance, diversity, etc. He's pointing towards aspects we wish to live up to. So we need to keep working towards that ideal, because it's so important.

[@Spino2Earth]

@@busylivingnotdying I was actually in Oslo days before he attacked the city and island.

[@Jekiterio]

​@@busylivingnotdying You do know Anders Behring Breivik was a freemason? The media didn't even mention that or give any type of scrutiny to that organization despite we know openly what freemason are as a organization. Anders Breivik had no ties with any political Far-right groups and even they don't agree with him or how he handled the situation, Its not hard to see there is something more going on behind the scene. First off Anders behring contradicts himself within his own action, and he himself planned it which means this wasn't a random crazy person but someone who are aware of what he is doing. You don't need a political science degree to understand this will backfire, so the question is why? Is this a false flag operation? The 22 july testimony leaves us with a reason for the government and the media to push political agenda and go even harder on censorship in the future and this will hurt whatever your political leanings are if the goal comes to money in the end (not saying 22 july was for money). Since most people are lemmings they are going to be appealed to feelings rather than reasons which is why political leftism are so deceptive and prevalent.

[@Jekiterio]

​@@Nocturnal_Alien People and government are two different things, people never asked for immigration or any of this crazy social issues they are promoting. This is all 100% agenda driven and having open-boarders kinda eliminates the purpose of nationalistic retoric, so in that sense king Harald is being deceptive but its not an shocker consider he is just a puppet spokesman.

[@SmithKO]

I don't know if anyone else have said it, but doesn't really matter I'll say it anyway. Our majesty's King Haralds speech was made during a royal gardenparty that housed roughly 1 500 guests, that was picked from a diverse representation of Norways population, in celebration of his and Queen Sonjas 25th year anniversary of their reign as our royal head of state. And the fact that they choose to do this in celebration of their reign instead of inviting other royal families, world leaders and "important" celebrities is why many of us love them.

[@smaakjeks]

The dude can also write speeches like nobody's business

[@ninnani4632]

We have a lot of intolerance in some groups when it comes to refugees, homosexuality, and other, with them being bullied and beaten up in the streets! He reminded us that we are equal.

[@evebenstad]

​@@ninnani4632 Well. You can't say that happens alot. If you think of other countries, Norway has very little hatecrime. We unfortunately have more problems with youth-gangs (often with other ethnisities) stealing, sell drugs and do other small crimes.

[@yogiine]

Vel.. bra at han påpeker dette med rasisme. Det kan gå begge veier, dvs alle veier. Alle kan erf det. Har selv også erfart det på kroppen. Prince Harry roste kongen for å ta med dette i talen. Det norske folk trenger påminnelse. De er hatske mot Durek, og det er ikke bra. Utover det har jeg ikke behov for et kongehus. Men det er meg 😉

[@allux2020]

Man this speech always makes me cry a bit, so powerful, timeless and still relevant. Lenge leve kong Harald 🙌

[@filipbyrkjedal4053]

lenge leve kongen

[@Avoien]

Lenge leve kong Harald

[@73RedSox]

Lenge leve Kong Harald

[@DaL_MoSu123]

Lenge leve kongen

[@sinsuburb]

Lenge leve Kong Harald❤️

[@AreEia]

Regarding the attacks on 22 July, 2011. This was propbably since WW2, the most defining moment of our country and values in our recent history. There is a very emotional and heartfelt speech made by the king at the time, I would very much recommend watching. It is by all means a heavy and difficult subject to tackle, but it does very strongly shows the values and spirit of our country and people.

[@Nudo1985]

I wholehartedy agree with this comment! A true King cires when his subjects are suffering

[@savagegtalks5912]

pff må du gi deg, ABB var snill og dum... ferietid? patetisk! må du slutte å leke din frekke ape som betaler for at jeg og mine venner skulle bli mishandlet og torturert på barnehjem rundtomkring i Norge til det punkt hvor jeg har fått 43 av mine venner drept av din stat siste 17 årene. Eneste grunnen min til å leve er for å hevne meg mot det Norske folk, på vegne av alle de som har blitt drept på dine skattepenger. Nei, ABB var snill ja, det har ikke vi noen grunn til å være.

[@williingulfditlefsen669]

. . . . . . . . As your King, I feel with one and all of you"

[@2Links]

Probably the closest thing to a Norwegian 9/11, although there were many differences, especially in our response. But it was and is similar in the sense that it shook the nation. People remember where they were when it happened, how they heard about it. Their reaction.

[@ceciliebyberg8569]

Thank you for your reaction! "Yes, we love this country" (ja, vi elsker dette landet) is our national song. The kids' parade was taken from our national day, 17th of May, celebrated this way every year across all of Norway. Our king is a really good king, one of the people. Look up some videos about the celebrations of 17th of May and also look up the song "Til Dovre faller". This song was written for Norways 200 years celebration of our constitution and we had much celebrations that year. Love from Norway ❤️

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I believe this is the official original version of that song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4nSgKSXmreLmZo Especially in 2020, it was picked up again, by NRK and many schools, in an attempt to unite during difficult times when the normal celebration 17th of May was canceled. Politicians and celebrities and "normal people" joined to dance in new versions of the video.

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

www.sofn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hele-norge-song-WEB.pdf

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

"Enig og tro til Dovre faller!" ( = United/Agree and loyal, until Dovre Mountain falls) referred to as "The Eidsvoll oath". From the end session at the constitution negotiations, when the founding fathers hold hands for a brotherhood chain, and all shouting the oath, before they all returned home.

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

The reasoning goes something like, if place falls, it's very bad: save yourself, don't expect to rely on anyone, because everyone is in big trouble. The name is associated with the bedrock of Norway. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dovre

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

The classic piece by Edvard Grieg "In the Hall of the Mountain King" in Norwegian "I Dovregubbens Hall" (more like "In the Hall of the Old Man of Dovre Mountain"). Maybe the significance was inspired by the founding fathers, or maybe it was the general perception of Dovre.

[@CloudHugger79]

Have a look at the norwegian national day 17th of May, our day of constitution - where hundreds of thousands children is marching and celebrating our country, all over the country.

[@TylerWalkerYouTube]

I will have to look into that, thanks Robert

[@drip8343]

My birthday is also in the 17th of may

[@Calintares]

@@TylerWalkerKZbin related to that, take a look at the high school graduation ceremony that officially ends that day. it's called Russ

[@Luredreier]

@@TylerWalkerKZbin I hope that you do and find a good video about that. Both one about the history and one about how it's actually being celebrated.

[@NorweiganKarl]

Not to mention the «bunad», Norways national clothes

[@ernstandreastrondsen2775]

This speech always gives me a tear or two, we love our "grandfather"

[@Nudo1985]

Same!

[@henry_DASH]

Ja da

[@cerkaz]

I would say it is just a reminder to us all. Not just Norway. We should all try to be like this.

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

It's a very profound speech and he made us all proud of having him as our king when he held that speech. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I am so happy we are seen and acknowledged by our king and he stresses that we are a part of Norway just like everyone else. Norway is definitely a progressive country when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues but just this summer, there was a horrendous shooting attack at a gay bar in Oslo, leaving two people killed and ten injured and that shows that we still need to fight for acceptance and tolerance although the majority of the Norwegian population is supportive of LGBTQ+ rights. As long as there is homophobia out there leading to such criminal acts and discrimination, we need to keep fighting. The Utøya terrorist attack is another horrible day that reminded us that although Norway is a safe country for the most part, terror can happen even here. A young politician from my hometown was killed in that terrorist attack and I love how Norway responded to the attack by standing together as one nation in mourning but also reminding ourselves that love is stronger than hate.

[@TylerWalkerYouTube]

Very valuable insight! Thank you Didrick

[@catcatcatcatcat2]

Well written! I'm pleased to see you make such good points, and including 22/7 and the recent shooting in Oslo. It's with pride and love that estimated 72,000 pepole stood up against hate and voilence. As our response has been since 22/7. Every time. It makes me so proud. Because it speaks of character and what sort of society we want

[@eliasvaly2273]

And the Oslo gay bar attacks were from an immigrant who got radicalized by immigrant societies in Norway.

[@chatrinekvinge813]

You absolutly need to say Who the shooter was.Not from a racist place,but it was not a Norwegian Who did that awful attack.He has a totaly different belive system than most of Norwegians have❣️

[@alpensoo6115]

true:)

[@quantumfairing2216]

May 17th Norway celebrate it's constitutional day. Unlike many other countries we don't celebrate it with military parades since our national day has little to do with violence, we make it about the kids, freedom and democracy. On the beginning of May 17th the majority of Norwegian dress up it suits, dresses and national outfit called Bunad. During the morning there is a parade for children in every city and village, even in other countries around the world(including the US). The kids get's to have a lot of fun, eat ice cream and hotdogs. While many grownups celebrate it with their friends and start the day with champagne breakfast. During the day we have a second parade where kids and grownups go together, representing their sport, political party, work place and the list goes on. "Yes, we love this country" is the national anthem of Norway.

[@filjerp9468]

I highly recommend you to react more to the attacks that occured 22 july 2011. It was a truly heartbreaking event that affected everyone, almost 1 in 5 knew someone directly affected

[@mariahdaley4773]

Yeah. I’m not sure he picked up on the fact that it was mostly kids that were killed. So heartbreaking!

[@marieanett2222]

Yes i agree, and how we Norwegians stod together ❤️ and look at the rose seremoni we had 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@filjerp9468]

@@mariahdaley4773 I don’t think he did. I don’t think He really saw the true scale of the event when He searched it up.

[@benedikteh6661]

🥀😥💔😭🌹😢❤️🥺🇧🇻

[@jrnsteen8136]

Didnt affect me at all and im norwegian

[@catcatcatcatcat2]

The King is known for making speeches, most famously his new year speech broadcasted every year on TV. He does so, to reminds us to be vigilant in our pursue to maintain peace and prosperity by keeping values, tolerance, respect, love for one another and our self. Even in peaceful times it's very important to be reminded, so we wont lose it. When you forget and loose the importance of human value, it things will go array fairly quickly, it will be hard if not impossible to get it back. Everything will be a bloody down hill from there. He is telling everyone to be kind, and to show compassion."

[@catcatcatcatcat2]

​ @torivarnor I'll gladly let you in on that, it's a good question! First, did you listen to the speech of our king? When I said ''Peace and prosperity" it was in regard to Norway. And as such, I will only speak for my own country, how things work here. Meaning not to say it is the only place with the same mindset or values. It has everything to do with your view on humans and mindset. Social skills are highly valued in Norwegian society, that's heavily emphasized already at kindergarten age. So is equality, mental health, and life quality. I’m a pree-school teacher. Every day I teach kids life important lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. How to take care of themself, make friends, take care of others, contribute. It's not about how much you earn, what you look like etc. But you, as a person, as a human being. Because that gives them good life quality and prepares them to master the challenges of life. Down the line, it will bring our country prosperity with a healthy population. With that comes safety. If I don't have to walk around scared of strangers, of course I will have it much better than if I did. They are thought to be compassionate and accepting, curious, to trust but also be critical. They are taught that diversity is natural and nothing to fear, because it’s not something to fear. If you don't understand it, learn. If you don't like it, go do something else. Don't focus on being negative. When you dehumanize someone, that's when you get a problem. That's when hate, violence and volatile opposites have a great breeding ground. Same when people are isolated, left out and so on. It's a reason why the explosion in Olso 22 July - 2011 and the and the murder of 77 youths, shook us to the very core. The man is Norwegian. Our police are not allowed to have guns on them, they must ask for premissen to use them. It’s not a ‘’US’’ vs ‘’THEM’’ mindset, but a ‘’Hey, how can we possibly make this the best for us all, in the long run?” Well, that is to welcome people in the warmth and make them apart of our culture. I also belive as a small country, through our history, you are more dependent on being on good terms with your neighbours to survive. This is the mindset of our society. Trust is a very important thing to us. If you are interested in stastics, let me know and I will link them!

[@catcatcatcatcat2]

@torivarnor You really threw the whole basket! These matters are not for one person to solve on their own. Naturally there is disagreement within our country too. I'll give you a good example; You say "I believe that diversity is not natural and will only create conflicts" My response to that is "Alright, then that's what you believe. We agree to disagree on that" Both points are alright and valid. Education for the first part. Education and learning from a young age, to respect other peoples cultures and religions, just because it's different doesn't make it any less acceptable. Or frightening. Or deserving of hate

[@catcatcatcatcat2]

We don’t want people to lose their culture, we want them to keep theirs and at the same time be a part of ours because it’s room enough for that. It does not mean they don't have to follow our laws, they like everyone else has to. You must understand that Norwegians don’t like conflict, as people we are quite humble. Humble does not mean we let others walk over us, mind you. Also I must say if you pick out one of your question, it will be easier to give you an answer. In stead of answering 20 questions at the same time, about complex matters. People are allowed to keep their, but also must respect that others do the same. It is possible to take part in both cultures. You can come from middle east and do skiing, we would love that! That's how it works out for us. We don’t overthink it, we let people be people. And I only use general examples so that is nothing personal towards you. I took what you said and used it to make an example, so don’t worry about that. However, I do believe you missed my point too. If you wanted something more specific, alright: There was a shooting at a mosque, the guy - again was Norwegian - Now the people and the police managed to stop him. The leader of that faith went out and told his fellow believers not to hate the Norwegians for it. Because you should not take one person's actions and condemn a whole group of people. Again this is an extreme case. The fact that he did that, the religious leader , speaks volumes - in a good way. It says ''This terrible thing happened to us, but we should not meet it with more hate. That one person does not represent all of Norway" They and Norwegians condemned his actions alike, because we simply do not support such violence. It was great, and wisely done by that man. It takes two to dance tango. You must also remember that in Norway people are quite content, the living standard is high. We pay high taxes so the people can be cared for, it benefits everyone. I will link you something about how we treat our prisenors and how they are looked at. Listen to what the guard is saying. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH_TlputYr6drNU If this does not answer your question about how we manage to live in peace - because of our values, and view on humans. Frankly, it's okay, then you should come to Norway and experience it yourself.

[@ahkkariq7406]

@@catcatcatcatcat2 What you don´t understand is that to many immigrants from islamic counties Norwegian laws are second to their religious laws. They strongly believe it is Gods will to behave In certain ways, even if their actions are a threath to other people. You may like it or not, but that is the truth, and the way they let their sons rome the streets at night is a consequense of their believes that young, islamic men out in the streets are scaring other people away, and the streets then are put under islamic laws.

[@ahkkariq7406]

@torivarnor I couldn´t agree more.

[@tomkirkemo5241]

"Ja vi elsker dette landet" is the title, and the first line in the Norwegian national anthem. :)

[@cato.hermansen]

The king never exaggerates, he just tells the facts

[@HASarpsborg]

That video you saw where the Norwegian royal family was called "poor" compared to other European royal families may have given a somewhat incorrect impression. They are humble and grounded, indeed, but they are also very privileged. They live in a palace, they have a large staff, they are tax/state funded (as opposed to what that video suggested), they have limousines and yachts and holiday homes. Also, the Norwegian King Harald was second cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II, so his family were always royal, also before they came to Norway. Our current Crown Prince Haakon is therefore third cousin to the current King Charles III. Fun fact: King Harald has said that America is his second home, as he spent much of his childhood in the U.S. During much of WWII, the Norwegian royal family lived in the White House in Washington D.C., as Franklin D. Roosevelt's guests.

[@jeschinstad]

The King makes about a million dollars per year. It's not that much.

[@HASarpsborg]

The family earned roughly 2,7 million dollars in 2021.

[@Luredreier]

@@HASarpsborg The money is basically just enough to maintain buildings we'd be paying for anyway because they're part of our cultural heritage and help fund missions abroad that further Norwegian industry and trade etc. Basically, my point is that the government money doesn't cover their costs at all and they're covering parts of them out of pocket. They're going above and beyond what they're being payed for. And limousine? You know that they're just using that for foreign dignitaries right?

[@HASarpsborg]

@@Luredreier I still consider them quite privileged 🙂 As do they, as members of the family has said numerous times. (Yes, two of the current royal cars are limousines.)

[@arcticblue248]

@@HASarpsborg Still less than what we pay "artists" to blow paint out their asses and call it art, and other psudo Art things ... its worth it, atleast our royal family do open doors for our industry outside of Norway.... they probably if you add together ... is well worth it for Norway.

[@scandimon794]

I’ve been waiting for this one man! So happy you reacted to this! Love these videos. I always love to see what people of other countries think of Norway❤️

[@bjrnarbjrnarsson5845]

In Germany Norway is always referred to when it comes to "This is how it could be"! The rest of Scandinavia follows close behind. Here however things seem to go pretty downhill. So Cheers, Nordiske venner!

[@busylivingnotdying]

Why the king was describing Norway's harsh, but precious nature first: It is because the challenges people often faces in nature in Norway always have caused solidarity (as a coping-mechanism). You never know when YOU are going to be the one who is lost at sea or on stuck on a freezing cold mountain (requiring a search party). In Norway even rich people need the rest of us from time to time.. So that possibility tend to motivate sensible people to consider: kindness, community and care!

[@jasefis]

Watching this speech now still makes me emotional and definitely proud for being an Norwegian

[@scottcelius2416]

Enig❤

[@lottajansson1895]

Samme her

[@Lucas00oo00]

Jeg er Norsk

[@Frank_C_]

You should definitely react some kind of documentary on the 22 July attack on Utøya. It was done by Anders Behring Breivik, who didn’t agree with Norway’s immigration laws.

[@Brothero32]

This is why i love my country

[@92pkg]

The Norwegian King is extremely loved by the norwegian people. We loves his funny jokes, his personality, his statements, his world views and so on. The quickest way to be unpopular in Norway is to talk badly about him. First of all, this is my personal view, but Norway is very unified. In common we are very open-minded and inclusive. Yes it's true that we are somewhat reserved and hard to get close to, but that doesn't mean we don't approve of different cultures, genders, races, sexual/romantical preferences, religions, and so on. I said above what the quickest way to be hated in Norway was, but the second quickest way is to not be open-minded. In general we frown and look down upon people stating racism and other kind of hate based on any kind of backstory a person might have. What the king wanted to highlight here is that this inclusive thinking is getting more and more crucial every year, even every day. We are receiving more and more immigrants, we are affected by more and more cultures, however this doesn't mean we are different from them or loosing our ancestral history and such. We are evolving and unifying for the common good. He wanted the immigrants to know they are welcomed and that their background doesn't matter.

[@Taain]

Love your enthusiasm for Norway and our culture! You should definitely pay us a visit 😊

[@elementalgolem5498]

"ja vi elsker" our national song translates to "yes we love(this country)"

[@TheAccidentalViking]

I moved here 20 years ago and this speech makes me cry every time.

[@Ms.P.Sharma]

I heard this speech at the time it was aired, back then. I have been living Norway for decades, this is my home and my people. I feel and always felt kind of personal pride over all our achievments. Winning the Olympic gold medals,, or Magnus Carlsen winning the chess games. I have always felt this way, our kings speech was just a confirmation of what was already in our hearts. That we all are Norwegians, this is my country too and above all a confirmation of that he is my king too.

[@palmarolavlklingholm9684]

To unify and to be openminded is a constant process. Something a country has to work on continuously

[@anders95]

Beautiful speech. He is kind of the grandfather of Norway, and we love him very much.

[@johannlothe]

It's easy to get caught up in ourselves in the modern world. Sometimes, we all just need a little reminder about what's important in life. Love and compassion. Great vid, as always, Tyler! Keep it up!

[@OleKristianSkogum]

I feel proudness when I see this video 😁 Back in 2011 attacks we fight the hate with love and we were fight this horrible act with showing how good the people of Norway are ❤️ We are fighting for rights of freedom for all everyday because some fighting against it like the man whos behind the attack in 2011. Im proud to have Harald as our king 🥰 Long live the King 🥰

[@Gran_Torino]

At the time of the King's speech we had experienced a significant influx of especially Syrian refugees due to the civil war. In the beginning of the refugee crisis Norwegians were very open-hearted and considerate, and so was the tone of the politicans and media outlets. But towards the last half of 2015 and onwards there was a lot of negative talk about refugees in general, often tilting towards racism in my opinion. This was perhaps most blatant on social media platforms like Facebook. "Ja, vi elsker" means "Yes, we love" and is the Norwegian national anthem, so your guess was correct!

[@OriginalPuro]

If you are talking about Syrians, remember that they are Caucasian, white, like us. Many people mistake dislike for racism, most people in Norway at that time disliked monetary refugees, because we all know who came here, the men who were out to get what they could, just youtube germany syria and you'll see public mass rapes, plundering, destruction and so on, it happened in Greece, it happened in Belgium, it happened in Poland it happened everywhere. One horrible example was one Syrian refugee that went to Denmark and filed for family reunion with his 4 wifes and 11 children which he in turn was to get money from the state for, so he got rich in a hurry just by going to Denmark. You see a clear difference right now, with how Ukrainian refugees are treated, because we all know that they are going to go back home, they themselves say it all the time that they want to go home, which is different from Syrian refugees that came and and required a lot of things right from the get-go. I remember Syrian refugees came with train to Germany and were given water and food by the Red cross, they threw the water and food because "the logo was bad".. THEY REFUSED TO FEED THEIR WIVES AND CHILDREN BECAUSE OF A FUCKING LOGO.. Screw them, they were not refugees, they were just out to get money, house and whatnot.

[@svenhaheim]

Norway is one of the least racist nations on earth, the people babbling about racism are just full of crap. If you want racism look to Syria a country overflowing with it, and yet we point fingers at ourselves... absolutely ridiculous. We dislike them because of their behaviour not because of who they are.

[@imaxischerhangus3578]

@@svenhaheim So what are you trying to say that anyone is welcome in Norway no matter your nationality ?

[@svenhaheim]

@@imaxischerhangus3578 Anyone is welcome in Norway if they behave and adopt our ways, it has always been that way.

[@imaxischerhangus3578]

@@svenhaheim but there are Norwegians, supremacists hahaha, but as you say... everyone is welcome to Norwegian to do good things, and integrate into the culture... Norway. in other countries like Sweden things have been worse.

[@Bubajumba]

Immigration isn't a problem in Norway, but we have had problems with refugees and how to integrate them. But this isn't something that is unique to Norway, most if not all countries who took in a good amount of refugees have struggled with this

[@PajamaJazama]

Sure buddy, having to spend tens of millions to even convey COVID-measures to them (far more than any other, actually deserving group got, for actual legitimate issues) is A-OK. Groups like Somalians being 94% unemployed is lovely too. The numbers are actually in now you know.

[@oh515]

@@PajamaJazama Yes, there is a different cultural mindset among refugees. Many of them are traumatized as well. It makes them stigmatized in meeting with the Norwegian culture and trust-and-serve system and mindset. Therefore they have been a kind of denylisted In the labor market. So there is a destructive spiral going on as well, and the statistics make them even more stigmatized. When you have a non-western name, it becomes hard to get a job, even when they are born and educated in Norway. It’s far from impossible, but many, maybe most of them, go through this stigma before they are given a chance to prove themselves worthy. It has become to be unwanted discrimination. But it will remain as discrimination among those affected. In that matter, we need to be careful. It isn't easy when so many refugees need a safe place. But what kind of life does the situation in Norway give them? It includes their future generations as well.

[@PajamaJazama]

@@oh515 not my problem. Empathy is good and all, but you'll end up doing more harm than good if that's your only rationale. Don't import people who don't contribute or even try to - simple as that.

[@oh515]

@@PajamaJazama Read my last words again. What was my statement?

[@Bubajumba]

@@PajamaJazama I don't know what you are trying to say to be honest. Are you saying the Somali are immigrants? if so thats wrong. 0.1% people in somalia could meet the criteria for immigration to Norway. They are all asylum searchers and refugees. And like I said we have had problems with that. Just like you are saying? I'm not sure ...

[@kizombahot4u39]

When the King of Norway holding a speech everybody listens. He keeps the country as one, united and with freedom. He is the only one that makes me proud of living in this country. King Harald is a king that i look up to and we are so blessed to have such a king. king Harald has chosen the same motto as his father : Alt for Norge! meaning All for Norway

[@ronjakh]

I’m so proud of our King. He is wise and warm, and I always watch his New Year’s speech to soak some of that up. His father was called the People’s King and he was very beloved. Crown Prince Haakon Magnus has these same qualities and he will carry on that legacy

[@kogeru392]

If you're interested in the norway attacks in 2011, I'd recommend the netflix movie "22. july". ... I will never forget that day, and that movie is .. difficult to watch for me. Heartbreaking. Infuriating. Not sure how it would be for other nationals, but I'd recommend the movie regardless.

[@hellesofiechristiansenwiig3806]

I remember watching it when it first came out, and I just couldn't stop crying. Even if I'm one of the lucky who didn't know anyone there, it was just shattering

[@TheAccidentalViking]

That was a horrible horrible day. My husband and I were in the US visiting my family at the time and when the story broke, we just didn't know what to do with ourselves. He got on the phone immediately to friends in Oslo to check on everyone he knew. His friends' kids lost friends on Utøya. Everyone was touched in some way by the horror. He was glued to his phone for a few days after. I had old classmates come up to me and tell me how sorry they were to hear what happened and they wanted to talk about it, but I just couldn't. I just held my son so tight. I couldn't watch the movie. I couldn't watch the movie about Deepwater Horizon for the same reason. My husband had been on that platform, installing equipment just weeks prior.

[@MissCaraMint]

@@TheAccidentalViking Yeah. My dad as a political scientist and supposed expert on terrorism was bombarded by the media. Asking him for statements about what we could expect as a result of the attack. He read the whole damn disgusting manifesto to figure out who the perpetrator was, if he had connections to others, and if he could inspire follow up attacks. It was pretty grim. Mom to is in the same field and got a few reporters calling her too. Then I finally escaped to summer school where us students all realized that one of our fellow students had died in the attack. It was horrible. I can’t even say the situation was particulary unique. We were all in it together. The whole country had lost someone or other. I still haven’t been able to watch that movie.

[@TheAccidentalViking]

@@MissCaraMint

[@Spurveskoen]

I don’t know if I am allowed to put the link here (or if someone already have), but the entire speech (about five minutes long) has been released on KZbin by NRK («Norwegian national broadcasting»). English subtitles are available in that video. In case you are interested (and I am allowed), here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKelYZ2QgLd-qM0si=mSwfaJEAYSztq2Lh You don’t get all the scenery and the music in it, but you get some more «context» for the exerpts in the video you react to - although those exerpts can be said to be the most «powerful» parts of the original speech. Nice reactions, as always 🤗

[@LeNaInLoVe]

The Parade you're seing in this vid, is the celebration of Norways Constitution Day, 17th of May. Norways Birthday ✨✨ And we celebrate by going dressing up in our finest clothing and gathering all over the country and celebrating. We call it the "childrens day", it's a reminder to what we are as a country, and to celebrate our freedom, and also remember those who built what we have today and the importance of standing together for the future. Regarding the 2011 attack of the headquaters of the parliament and later the summercamp of the labour youth - Norwegians did something that was exeptional. We made silent demonstrations and went to the streets of all the cities in Norway. We were standing together. In Oslo, at least 200 000 people (1/3 of Oslos population) were gathered in the streets. There were held a big concert by the government, where the people were silently singing, chanting and holding up red roses. And this only 3 days after the biggest terrorist attack in peaceful times in Norway. I remember some journalists were astounded by the "lack" of guns and military in the streets, that the government and the royal family was out and about in the streets after something like this. Or as one of the friends of the survivors said, 16 yrs old Helle: "If one man can spread so much hatred, imagine how much love we all can create when we unite."🤔🤔🙏🙏💗💗💕💕💞💞

[@magne4063]

I just love our king because he is not afraid to say what he is thinking. And he is a very unique person. Gud bevare kongen❤🇳🇴

[@vibbexzirlolasume9496]

Finaly you Watch this ^^ i cry every time. Hope king lives forever and ever.❤

[@mcabrahamsen]

17 May is the most beautiful thing about Norway. You should check it out

[@davidborned]

Great video! I have to ask, do you plan to visit Norway someday? If that’s the case, do you think you’re going to make a vlog about it? That would be fun, especially after watching your react to different stuff about Norway, and then to see your experience being there compared to your reactions. :D

[@robinwhitebeam4386]

I think this kind of speech can only be made by a Monarch. A strong speech by the King, love to all Norwegians from the UK.

[@FissumTravel-fq6pn]

The unedited speech is much better and more impactful. I hope you look it up.

[@joridhustveit7752]

His grand fatter was a Prince in Denmark, his wife english royal family (grand daughter of Victoria, daughter of EdwardVII). Norway had a referendum, when we split from Sweden, where the Norwegians people chose to have a monarchy. Then prince Carl was asked if he wanted to be king of Norway, he did and took the name Haakon. Just2a little historie.

[@RambinoYT]

Wouldn't say equality has been an issue, but after Anders Breivik who was behind the attack expressed his ''Nazi'' minded feeling about Norway going away from being Norwegian due to all the Immigrants coming into the country and ''ruining'' the Country. Norway has always been amazing at being inclusive, open minded and having equality...but as we all know it can always be better so this was a reminder to the people to not forget who we are and how we should behave

[@Orikix]

«Yes, we love this country» = «Ja, vi elsker dette landet» is Norway's national anthem🇳🇴

[@peterc.1618]

And the only one starting with the word 'Yes', in case it ever comes up in your pub quiz. 😀

[@tomkirkemo5241]

I didn't use to be a patriot, but this channel have made me one!!! :)

[@djturbo89]

This speach not only for Norwegians, but also a way of leading the rest of the world by example =) It's showing that we have more equality than most, and we are more happy because of it.

[@2masVT]

You're very reflected! Good content videos. "Yes, we love this country" is our anthem. And yes the parade is a holiday every year as 4th July. 17mai is out national day

[@tixie88]

That speech touched our heart roots. It made us all feel so proud to be Norwegian, and to embrace tolerance and unity. We love our king ❤

[@TheBieniak]

King mentioned that we need to keep together not because we don’t but because we can always do better :)

[@Alexanderpaal67]

We love our King but not our current goverment. As a military veteran i was proud to wear the Norwegian flag on my uniform.. Please just fund the military to protect our way of life. Keeping in mind What happened When Hitlers troops indaded us & occupied Norway for 5 long years. To our current politicians never forget our past!! Long Live The King 🇳🇴

[@bendikakre9800]

5:00, funny you ask. I think that the norwegian population are really proud of our culture and identity, and our king is trying to awake that national pride again. Btw, in an european survey, Finland and Norway had the highest % of people willing to defend their country,

[@ToxicSkullFear]

Love our Royalties, they have always been there for Norwegians, every generasion, Haakon who did not succomb to the Nazis during WW2, Olav who was known as the peoples king and now Harald. His son Haakon is also already loved.

[@OliveVODS]

When they said we needed to pull ourselves together, they did not reffer to unification, but rather to get our shit together.

[@dahlen6098]

"Yes, we love this country" is a lyric from our national anthem "Ja vi elsker" - "Yes we love"

[@user-yu3ci4sl8v]

King Harald is an amazing human being. Respect and love him deeply ❤️

[@davidandrews4454]

King of Norway is the head of state. He has veto rights on new laws. He is also the defender of the constitution and any changes to it will have to be accepted by him. He is also the head of the military and when in the military you actually learn that the military is loyal to the king for the most part. He is a defender of democracy because of these things. If any radicalized and anti democratic is formed and want to take Norway in a direction that is against the constitution its the Kings job to stop them by military force if necessary and make sure a democraticly elected governement is reintrodused and our rights as written in the constitution is protected. One example is when Norways king in ww2 rejected the wish to surrender by our elected officials and also rejected the German reich puppet regime in Norway.

[@MariellMakrell]

May 17th is our day of constitution, like your 4th of july. We dress up in our best clothes or Bunad ( en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunad ) and sing "Ja vi elsker dette landet" eat a lot of ice cream and hot dogs and have a parade with flags, kids and bands from all schools through our towns. In Oslo it passes the castle where the royal family is out on the balcony, waiving their hands for all the kids passing in the parade.

[@MariellMakrell]

@torivarnor Thank you for clearing that up. My point was to make a comparison to explain to an american how we celebrate that day.

[@MariellMakrell]

@torivarnor I do know why we celebrate may 17th. I'm 44 years old, born and raised in Norway. You clearly dont know the word comparison. Maybe you should look it up. :D Now, I dont have time for your trolling, I have a life. Have a nice day.

[@MariellMakrell]

@torivarnor I'm not angry. Again, comparison. To explain what kind of day the celebration is about.

[@Bennlolo]

King harald’s grandparents was also royal

[@2009Lizza]

I love how you Enjoy Norway🤩 You are welcome to visit🥰

[@silentdeath7847]

Finally 🤣 Always gets a tear in my eye from this speach. The parade is on 17th of May. As far as I know the only part of Norway where there are actuall soldiers in uniforms and weapons are in Oslo. The king's guard, but they put theyr weapons down on the ground and pick people out from the crowd to dance with them

[@nuskenasken4997]

The King also had a beautiful speech after the july 22. terror attacks, where he chokes up and cries. Most of the victims were kids, and our response: silent rose ceremony. We stood together in Oslo, and all the biggest cities, with roses held up high, and then we covered our city with them. Now, one weilded rose per dead is placed in Oslo city centre. Like one of the survivors told CNN: "If one man can create this much hate, imagine how much love we can create together"

[@wendajones9040]

Norway really is a wonderful country despite the Brevik attacks and the occasional terror attack. The 17th of May is a uniting day and peaceful, without any military as she says in the video. (I live in Sweden…known by Norwegians as the country with the world’s most beautiful neighbour!)

[@tosvus]

He is showing how diverse the landscape is to draw a parallel to the diversity of people

[@erikhjulstad7136]

its not all that much about trying to make us more progressive or understanding, its more about motivation to keep improving forever. There can always be improvements

[@Cecilie58]

I love your Norway videos, but sometimes find it extremely difficult to watch. As I am a Norwegian stuck in America. I can’t leave due to my children being born here. Thank you for giving me back a little peace of my home !

[@Arcticstar69]

Bless our wise and kind King His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.. Who really sees the soul of His people. And also show an intrinsic will to aspire for new horizons that needs attending. I am very grateful to have been born in Norway.

[@anettehvamjohnsen5979]

Greetings from Norway. Just wanted to say that I loved your reaction and you asked about the childrens parade if it was annual and yes it is. What you are seeing is the childrens parade which is a traditional part of the norwegian national day celebration on the 17. of May.

[@idalarsen430]

I cried first time, when I saw this on TV. The King holds several speeches every year. At christmas, at new years eve. So does the Primeminister of norway. They are allways super including and inspires hope in the norwegian people.

[@TheWorldsMoralMiddleFinger]

Let's put it this way: We needed the reminder. Keep up the good work, dude! Sincerely TheWorldsMoralMiddleFinger

[@maetilliin2366]

The thing about kong Harald V that i love and probably my fellow norwegians is that he unifies without predjudice, and he unifies our country in a divide that elections might give, political changes and in dark days like the 2011 attacks, he is a great person to listen to whenever there are national crisis, and so on, as he does not speak to only one party, or only unify one group, but he always unifies our people he is no doubt the greatest king Norway has ever had, and to be fair, his father the peoples kong Olav V and grandfather the unfier to fight back against the Nazis kong Haakon VII were great kings as well, but Harald has this aura that unifies Norway all the time Lenge leve kong Harald

[@yakisha05]

In 2016 King Harald had been a monarch since 1991, and the celebrations of his reign for 25 years was partly held in garden parties around the country in Royal resorts f ex Stiftsgaarden in Trondheim. This speech was given in Slottsparken; the garden outside the Castle in the city center of Oslo. The Queen and the King invited people from all walks of life and from different regions in Norway, and he wanted to say something about the country and the people in that occation.

[@da9l87]

yes we love this country is a line in the Norwegian anthem, the anthem is called Yes we love

[@m4rt_]

11:25 yes every May 17th (except for some of the covid years) since 1905 iirc there has been a parade in every city, in my city we all started at a school, walked to the middle school, then walked to the church. in oslo they walk from the schools to the king's palace.

[@cmlemmus494]

I'm from Canada and the thing I've always loved about this speech is that he mirrors some of what I've been saying about immigration for years. There are maybe half a dozen countries in the world that everyone has heard of and will migrate towards (US, UK, China, etc). For everyone else, either you have family there or you've done research and want to live there. As such, in many ways it's the immigrants who are the real Canadian (or Norwegians). They CHOSE to be here. Everyone else just happened to be born here.

[@wenchesyseth8563]

Absolutely loved King Harald's speech that year! Every year we celebrate our national day (May 17) with parades in every small town across the country: Thousands of children with thousands of Norwegian flags, people singing and shouting "Hurra!". It's just so beautiful! The national anthem "Yes, we love this country" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGipoXyOeNGSjbc.

[@manneredcheetah6665]

im norwegian and i learn so much about norway while watching this

[@roarskjelderup5656]

The 2011 attakk was like Norways 9/11. There where a bit of contreversy the next yeares.😢

[@bjrntorkeldahl7938]

Most of Norway is pretty progressive, but as everywhere, there is a very vocal minority who don't like anything different.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

My wife and I have a Norway from USA once a year and July for the big concert they have one of my favorite singers Angelina Jordan an born Norwegian in Oslo She’s very popular around the world lot of. music in Norway 80% speak English very well!

[@mtbboy1993]

11:18 It's 17th May celebration. Norway declared independence as a kingdom with the constitution that was signed 17 May in 1814. The parade for the kids is called barnetåget. It starts earlier. As you can see in the footage, there's a banner with ''skole'' on it it means School. So that's the banner from a school. In the city I live in all the clubs walk in the parade, including the AM car club, cycling club and so on. So how the parades are varies from city to city.

[@SirJonilot]

I have so much respect for my nordic brothers and sisters

[@hildeelisepedersen4323]

He says we Are all the samme we Are one and we Are opening our heart s to every one that neds help that is what norway is and will allways be❤❤❤❤

[@thedriver133]

I Fear the Day he is not here any more 😢, Like when his Dad die King Olav . This Speech made us as a nation more unified a tear always come when i hear this Speech . Thank you for this one . As we say in Norway, Forever true To The king and Faderland to Dovre mountain Falls .

[@mariguganboy876]

The parade is every year on 17th may. Norway national day. yes we love this country is the Name for the national song

[@ZironixNO]

Its the most beautiful speech made by a person in position and as a member of a minority group it felt fullhearted and real - and i couldn't be happier that we have a head of state as King Harald! Every time 8 hear this speech it makes me tear up. No other country has such an amazing head of state as Norway does - we are lucky! ❤️

[@pepsimax8078]

22 July is a movie, in english, about the attack on Norway in 2011. If you want to learn more about it. 17 May is Norways Constitution Day/National Day, and its a day of celebration and parades is a big thing, especially children walking in prades raising the Norwegian flag.

[@annkristinjohansen126]

Hei from Norway,i like to listen to you,thank you. 🇧🇻🇧🇻🇧🇻🇧🇻

[@fractur3d442]

Ut-øya was the most devastating attack Norway has ever come across, it was a summer camp for teenagers and a lot of teenagers in that year was very exited and it had been a tradition. So basically a person went around killing "children" you could say. Horrific experience and I think only a few survived. Hard times for Norway.

[@regalbabyjepp5837]

Norway is a multi cultural country... for everyone and for everybody. The video you are watching that people are walking with flags and wearing our National attire or costume "Bunad" and the national anthem is the "Ja Vi elsker dette landet" (Yes we love this country) Usually the King render his speech every Christmas. Regarding the 2011 attack in Oslo its a Norwegian guy name Breivik and you can be watch in Netflix July 22 is the title. You've reacted to a lot of videos about of Norway, maybe its time for you to come and visit the country. ;-)

[@TheAccidentalViking]

@torivarnor Just because they wear a particular pretty dress that makes them homogenous? I don't think so. I'm an immigrant and I don't wear bunad. I'd feel like an imposter. I moved here as a well grown adult. Norway is multicultural. Get over it.

[@regalbabyjepp5837]

@torivarnor FYI immigrants can wear anything they want during the 17th of May thats our National Day here in Norway or the Constitution Day which its a public holiday. Norway allows all types of culture to practice their identity, during their National day even were they came from originally. I'm an immigrant here for many years and so far I love this country.

[@hansmonsen1359]

About Royal role in Norway. I recommend the movie The King's Choice - about his role at the german invasion WW2. It shows one of trhe reasons for the popularity

[@saxevagebarstad1310]

I was on holiday when the attack happened in Hellas or Greece, we got the news of the attack an that one of my step- sister's friends died on the island while we were on the beach enjoying our vacation.

[@larsalexanderalfsenaasen7493]

Yes we love this country as it rises, furrowed, weathered over the water, with the thousand home. Love, love it and think on our father and mother and the legendary night that lowers dream on our earth. This is the first verse of our national song, so the national song is called Ja vi elsker dette landet or translated yes we love this country

[@soulraper225]

The Parade shown in the video is from 17. Mai, the national holiday, which was the date Norway became independent from Sweden. "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" is a national song we sing during 17. Mai. (Which on english would say: Yes, we love this country).

[@terjemullerkarlsen3028]

The childrens parade as referred to in the video is our National day. 17th of May. Celebrated all of Norway with parades. Many dressed up in national costumes. Like 4th of july.

[@geiroveeilertsen7112]

11:20 Yes it is an annual parade, celebrating Norways independence on the 17 of may 🙂It's basically the Norwegian version of 4th of July, just with more parades and less fireworks 😀

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

We must constantly be reminded of what is important...the king is unifying. The context is that Europe is also in a time that can be described as polarizing...

[@Jordboer314]

Tyler Walker, is a curious soul, an open-minded one with great perception and acceptance. You are great. I am honored to be Norwegian and watch you reach our society. I reach out to the whole world every day, exchanging culture, accepting culture, and embracing that change is necessary, and as you say: beautiful. I have binge-watched your videos the last few days, and I will say your content touches me. Americans I know, have become good friends, and most of them endorse Norway for what it is. In all of this endorsement, it`s very important for Norwegians to see and help other cultures too. We have some qualities that others can learn from, but other cultures have qualities we can learn from. All in all, I would describe Norwegians as humble. We are rich, but together. If you can find a video about the Scandinavian golden rule of "Janteloven", that could be an interesting aspect for understanding what way we move in this world. Thank you for these videos, they are so fun to watch, and also a fresh breath to embrace what the king says: equality. You are really doing that well.

[@Jordboer314]

As other people mention in the comments, we are well unified, but that does not mean we lay that aside for the future. We will always work to make it better.

[@mtbboy1993]

10:19 I had no clue who she was, but she's not the mayor. it seems to be Sulaksana Sivapatham, But not sure. If so she's a member of the city council. She's on linkedin. But she looks very different there, so might be some other person.

[@m4rt_]

5:18 he is trying to say that Norway isn't just one way of living. it changes from place to place, and from year to year, and sometimes from day to day.