The state-owned Norwegian television channel, NRK, today reports that during a questionnaire for their programme, Spekter, 4 out of 10 of the members of parliament answered that they would rather prefer a republic in Norway. 1 of 3 said that they would transform Norway to a republic within 20 years. And 30% of the 169… Continue reading 4 out of 10 Norwegian MPs support a republic
Author: Anne
Why isn’t Mette-Marit there?
It is soon time for the annual opening of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget. It opens on Friday the 9th, at 13:00. Every year around the same time, I notice the same question on message-boards – where is Crown Princess Mette-Marit?
Rania, Haakon and Mette-Marit on CNN
Just a reminder: the programme where Rania, Haakon and Mette-Marit were interviewed by Christiane Amanpour, will air today, Friday. CNNi: 20:00 London | 21:00 Berlin Amanpour’s interviews can also (one hopes this also will be true of this one) be found on iTunes, for free.
Princess Marie collaborating with the University of Southern Denmark
The University of Southern Denmark reports that Princess Marie will be starting a new collaboration with them. The purpose of this is to increase the knowledge of the university’s programmes, research, and other affairs. Another reason for the princess’ involvement with the university is to nationally and internationally increase the awareness of the region of… Continue reading Princess Marie collaborating with the University of Southern Denmark
Interview with Ari in Massiv
Ari Behn is out with a new book this autumn, Vivian Seving etc. about a girl who marries into the royal family. On that note, he’s given an interview to Massiv. Here are some out-takes from the interview, translated, that particularly refers to the royals. Interviewer is Magnus S. Rønningen.
Trouble finding farmers
Early last week, Norwegian newspapers reported that Haakon and Mette-Marit were having trouble finding farmers for their farm at Skaugum. It has been a long-time plan for the couple that the production at the farm should go ecological. The application process went through without much trouble. After the prospective farmers took a look at the… Continue reading Trouble finding farmers
Count Christian of Rosenborg has cancer
According to a release sent out by the Danish court today, Count Christian of Rosenborg has been examined at Gentofte hospital, north of Copenhagen, and been diagnosed with throat cancer. The Count is currently undergoing treatment, but the court is not commenting on his health beyond the announcement. Count Christian was also in the hospital… Continue reading Count Christian of Rosenborg has cancer
The Clinton Global Initiative
After Haakon and Mette-Marit visited Hungary earlier this week, they went to New York and the Clinton Global Initiative and its fifth anniversary. The meeting was opened by President Obama on Tuesday. Haakon and Mette-Marit attended Thursday and Friday of the four-day-long meeting. Some of the other royals attending all or parts of the annual… Continue reading The Clinton Global Initiative
Fairytales in Rogaland
Märtha Louise was fortunate with the weather today. The Princess had a marathon of story-telling gigs in Rogaland, and the sun was shining, unlike when her brother and sister-in-law was in the area earlier this month. Among other things, she told local fairy tales and stories for an audience in Ryfylke – outside Preikestolhytta. Pictures… Continue reading Fairytales in Rogaland