Many of Norway's richest men gathered for a secret birthday celebration.
Anniversary: Christian Ringnes (soon to be 70) with his Lotte Birgitta Inger (47). Photo: Andreas Fadum
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Financiers and well-wishers flocked to Oslo's venerable Ekeberg restaurant to celebrate Christian Ringnes in the island's rainy weather.

He sleeps in the car
He turned 70 on Sunday, March 3, so friends and colleagues surprised him with a big party.
Ringnes was good friends with his ex-wife Denise. She was beautifully decorated and looking forward to the celebration.
Ex-wife: Denise Ringnes with her new husband, sports star Inge Anderson.
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– I have many good words to say about Christian, she told Se og Hør when she came to the party.
TV taken for free: Fredrik Solwang
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King of Comedy: Robert Stoltenberg and his Christian Granvold.
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By: Johann H. Andresen and his wife Christine.
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Best Couple: John Vincents Johannesen with his Camilla Pritts.
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Friend of the Environment: Frederic Hoge of Bellona and his Ingrid Christensen. “He is a good friend and supporter. I really admire him,” Hauge told Se og Hør.
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Pregnant daughter: Pregnant Isabel Ringnes: “I have wonderful stories about my father. There are so many people who love him and we will celebrate that today. Photo: Shad Madian
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Artist friend: Unni Askeland.
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Friends Couple: Fabian Stang and his Catharina Munte.
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Portrait as a Gift: Artist Webjorn Sand painted a portrait of Ekberg's joy on the steps outside the restaurant.
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Good color: Stein Eric Hagen and his Bendik both came straight from a vacation in the Bahamas.
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Good Friend: Dear Conradie.
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Friends: Mia Gunderson and Unni Wilhelmson.
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Artist duo: Ingrid Lorentzen and Otto Jespersen.
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Big Couple: Austin Stray Spedalen with his Charlotte.
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The financier had no idea what had been arranged and was delighted, surprised and a little bit surprised by the secret and extravagant birthday party.
The Norwegian businessman and investor has a long career in Norwegian business. Through his long career, he's also acquired a very exclusive circle of friends — and many of them were present during Friday's celebration.
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Former ORKLA CEO: Jens Paludan Heyerdahl (81).
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Business connection: Karl Erich Krefting with his wife Gro.
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Retired PR guru: Hans Kielmuiden and his wife Margrethe. Photo: Andreas Fadum
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Media Top: Shipstead Top Christine Skogen Lund
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Billionaire friend: Kristen Swayze (67).
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