H.K.H. Kronprinsen deltager lørdag den 19. marts 2016 i langrendsløbet "Birkebeineren" i Norge.
Det er første gang, at Kronprinsen deltager i det historiske langrendsløb "Birkebeineren", der strækker sig over 54 km mellem Rena og Lillehammer i Norge. I 2016 er det 78. gang, at løbet afvikles.
Alle deltagere bærer en rygsæk på 3,5 kg, der symboliserer den nyfødte Kongesøn Haakon Haakonsøn, der efter sin fødsel i 1204 måtte bringes i sikkerhed under den daværende borgerkrig.
HRH THE CROWN PRINCE PARTICIPATes IN CROSS COUNTRY SKI EVENT
HRH The Crown Prince on Saturday, 19th of March, 2016 participates in the cross country ski event "Birkebeineren" in Norway.
It is the first time that the Crown Prince participates in the historic cross-country "Birkebeineren", which extends over 54 kilometers between Rena and Lillehammer in Norway. 2016 is the 78th time that the race takes place.
All participants carry a backpack weighing 3.5 kg, symbolizing the newborn prince Haakon Haakonsøn, who after his birth in 1204 was brought to safety during the then civil war.
