On October 3, 2022, King Harald opened the 167th Norwegian Parliament (Storting). It is 32nd time King Harald has delivered the Speech from the Throne during this solemn ceremony. At the opening ceremony, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon accompanied King Harald. The opening of the Storting in October every year constitutes an important part of the King's constitutional role. This is ordinarily the only time during the year that King, Government, Storting and Supreme Court is gathered.
