The birthday salute for King Harald, which is set to be fired from Oscarsborg Fortress on Saturday, will take place as scheduled. Initially, there were concerns that the event could be canceled due to heavy ice conditions in the fjord, which led to the cancellation of the ferry services used to transport staff and guests. Local authorities had briefly prepared for the possibility of postponing the event due to safety risks related to the icy waters.

However, after local community engagement, including an offer from a local resident, Per Otto Hansen, to use his own boat to ferry the responsible staff over to the fortress in case the ferry could not operate, the event organizers have confirmed that the salute will occur as planned. This community effort has ensured that tradition will be upheld on such a significant occasion.

The salute, consisting of 21 shots, is scheduled to be fired at 12 noon, celebrating the King's birthday and marking a significant moment in the local and national observance of royal festivities. This event underlines both the importance of local support in preserving cultural traditions and the collective resolve in the face of logistical challenges presented by natural elements.