King Haakon to carry a donation box in Kvitsøy for charity campaign
King Haakon will serve as a donation-box carrier in Kvitsøy, marking one of his first official duties as patron of the TV fundraiser.
The royal household announced that King Haakon will walk with a donation box in the tiny municipality of Kvitsøy in Rogaland. This role is part of the annual televised charity drive, where the king acts as the highest protector of the event. Funds raised will be directed to one outlet Flyktninghjelpen. Kvitsøy is Norway's smallest municipality by area, with a population of 579 residents according to recent statistics.
Why it matters
The king's participation highlights royal endorsement of humanitarian fundraising in Norway.
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