Crown Prince Haakon will not be attending the Council of State scheduled for Friday. He was originally expected to participate alongside his father, the King. No reason was given for the Crown Prince’s absence. The Council of State is a formal meeting of the monarch and their advisors to discuss government affairs. It is typically held weekly. Further details regarding the session and any potential changes to the agenda have not been released. This absence marks a deviation from the previously planned schedule for royal engagements.