H.R.H. Crown Prince of Norway opened the exhibition

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway officially opened Aqua Nor 2025, during the opening ceremony. The Royal House of Norway has a long tradition of participating at the opening of the exhibition.

The Crown Prince was joined by Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Norwegian minister of fisheries and ocean policy on stage, while they cut the ceremonial ribbon.

The Crown Prince, who is a naval officer and known for his personal interest in technology and societal challenges, visited several exhibitors following the opening. Afterwards, he made an appearance at Aqua Nor Youth at the Skansen outdoor area.

The Royal House of Norway’s long lasting engagement

In 1908 the new royal family of Norway, consisting of King Haakon, Queen Maud and prince Olav attended the grand Scandinavian fisheries exhibition in Trondheim.

Since then, a majority of the Nor-Fishing and Aqua Nor exhibitions has been opened by the Royals. From 1960 to 1976 all exhibitions were opened by H.M. King Olav. After that H.M. King Harald, H.M. Queen Sonja and H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon has taken turns on the assignment.