On the occasion of Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 6th birthday, the Norwegian Court has released a series of pictures of the princess. Ingrid Alexandra had her first big official duty last summer, when she assisted her mother in an environmental duty in front of the palace. Later, she was the co-star of King Harald in a… Continue reading Ingrid Alexandra turning 6
Category: Other bits
Marie’s new protectorate: The Danish Ski Federation
In a move I suspected back in 2007, Princess Marie has taken on the patronage of the Danish Ski Federation. The Federation has been working for a while to achieve this matter. It is an effort in trying to make winter sports more attractive to Danes, and increase its publicity. The head of the Danish… Continue reading Marie’s new protectorate: The Danish Ski Federation
Richard Manley passed away
B.T. reports that the father of Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg, formerly Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Richard Manley has passed away January 13. He had been ill, and his wife and his three daughters were at his bedside at the hospital in Vienna, Austria. The Manleys moved to Austria from Denmark after Prince Joachim became engaged… Continue reading Richard Manley passed away
Märtha Louise and the princess title
In January 2002, King Harald decided that Princess Märtha Louise would lose her style of Royal Highness from February 1, the same year. The reason for this decision was to avoid possible conflicts of interest when the princess started her own entertainment company. From January 1, 2002, she also lost the money she was receiving… Continue reading Märtha Louise and the princess title
A decade ago: Crown Prince Haakon has a new girlfriend.
Ten years ago, today, the Norwegian regional newspaper, Fedrelandsvennen, broke the news that Crown Prince Haakon’s newest girlfriend was called Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby and was from Kristiansand, although she was living in Oslo. Other media outlets jumped onboard, but there were no immediate comments from either the Palace or Mette-Marit herself. According to an anonymous… Continue reading A decade ago: Crown Prince Haakon has a new girlfriend.
Crown Prince Haakon on Children’s television
This morning Crown Prince Haakon visited the Christmas Eve morning televised programme for children on the National Television Channel, NRK. The programme was taped beforehand, as Haakon is spending Christmas in the mountains with his family. One hopes that they also have television coverage there, as one of the traditions for the royal children apparently… Continue reading Crown Prince Haakon on Children’s television
Norwegian Cooking: Serina Cookies
When I was younger, I thought that these cookies were just a tradition in our family. See, my great grandmother was called Serina, and I obviously thought that was the reason for why we were making them. At any rate, they are a delicious butter cookie that you just keep eating and eating… and uh…… Continue reading Norwegian Cooking: Serina Cookies
The Norwegian Christmas plans
Unlike the previous years where Crown Prince Haakon and his family have celebrated the holidays at home or with the King and Queen, they will try something new this year, NTB reports. The family of five will be celebrating Christmas at their winter home in the mountains. The King and Queen will follow the same… Continue reading The Norwegian Christmas plans
Cakes: Redcurrant or blackcurrant cake
Before the Christmas baking set seriously in, my mother had to have a birthday cake. Mum does not particularly care for cream cakes, so this was an easy choice to bake. It first came into the family when Sister started Home Economics in sixth grade and it has been with the family since then. Especially… Continue reading Cakes: Redcurrant or blackcurrant cake