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What does a prime minister do?
The Prime Minister, like Jonas Gahr Støre in Norway, is the head of government. They lead the cabinet and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the country. Their announcement about Princess Astrid's funeral shows their role in national affairs, even those involving the royal family.
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