I don't buy the excuse that they do less because health reasons, Sonja could still receive audiences at the palace or do light work but the only important event she has done is to travel to Paris to watch an opera
JC was ill and now works more in a month than Sonja in a year, Philip is much older but he is also does much more.
01.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Cross-Country
The Nordic World Ski Championships: His Majesty The King attends the cross-country 15 km for men. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (13:00).
02.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Nordic combined
The Nordic World Ski Championships: His Majesty The King attends the Nordic combined ski jumping, large hill. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (11:00).
02.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Cross-Country
The Nordic World Ski Championships: His Majesty The King attends the cross-country team sprint qualification and finals. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (12:15). Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise will attend the finals from 14:15.
02.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Nordic combined
The Nordic World Ski Championships: His Majesty The King attends the Nordic combined 10 km cross-country. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid,
03.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Cross-Country
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend cross-country: 4 x 5 km relay, ladies. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (14:00).
03.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Ski jumping
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the ski jumping large hill, men. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (17:00).
04.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Cross-Country
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend cross-country: 4 x 10 km relay, men. Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (12:45).
04.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Nordic combined
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the Nordic combined team, 4 x 5 km cross-country. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (16:00).
05.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Cross-Country
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend cross-country 30 km, ladies. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (12:00).
05.03.2011
Oslo 2011: The Junior Relay
The Nordic World Ski Championships: His Royal Highness The Crown Prince attends the Junior Relay (14:30).
05.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Ski jumping
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the ski jumping large hill, team men. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (15:30).
06.03.2011
Oslo 2011: Cross-Country
The Nordic World Ski Championships: Their Majesties The King and Queen attend the cross-country 50 km for men. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (13:00).