Børge Ousland

Today, we bid a final farewell to our beloved King Harald V.
Throughout his long service to Norway, he met countless people, so there is nothing particularly unique about this photograph. It was taken in Anchorage in May 2015, after Vincent Colliard and I had crossed the Stikine Icefield.
And yet, King Harald had a remarkable ability to make everyone he met feel special. He showed genuine interest, asked thoughtful questions about our expedition, and spoke with us about outdoor life in general.
He was a king for the people, truly, the grandfather of the whole nation. Warm, inclusive, and deeply respected.
We could not have asked for a better king. He will be greatly missed. 🤍🇳🇴

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