The Royal Palace is flying the state flag on half staff today, after yesterday's horrendous and most tragic events:
His Majesty the King's Guard can be found in front of the palace on a normal day in their known parade uniforms. No parade uniforms today. His Majesty the King's Guard in field uniforms, which is a sign of a state of war:
His Majesty gave a speech just an hour ago.
May those whose lives tragically were cut short rest in peace!
And my condolences to the families and near friends of the victims.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Royal Palace: Half Staff
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3 comments:
What a horrifing event. I want to express my sincerest condolences to His Majesty and all Norwegians.
Why do people say "Rest in peace"? Are you Norwegian? Do Lutherans have prayers for the dead and Purgatory?
To the gentleman in the Commonwealth of Australia:
Thank you, sir!
Mr. Anonymous:
Yes, I am Norwegian. We do say it, and we do put it on gravestones. In general we do not pray for the dead the way Catholics do, and we do not believe in purgatory.
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