It shows politically relevant linguistic talent when the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon not only has impeccable German but also speaks impeccable Bavarian. In any case, the visit to Munich can be described as a complete success after the first sentence, when Haakon greeted the assembled Bavarian-Norwegian festival community in the Kaisersaal of the Residenz on Monday evening with a “Grüß Gott, all together.” Because the four words flow with a guttural grinding sound and a slightly rolling “rrrr”, applause thunders gratefully.
Norway’s Crown Prince in Munich: Magic and Affection – Munich
