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
Category: Other bits
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
Princess Marie will be giving out prize
Amidst the recent news that Prince Henrik is stepping down from some of his royal duties, comes another revelation. Billedbladet reports that the annual “Prix Littéraire des Ambassadeurs de la Francophonie” awarded by the Prince Consort, this year will be awarded by his new daughter-in-law, Princess Marie, instead. The prize has been given out since… Continue reading Princess Marie will be giving out prize
Crown Prince Haakon participates in lifesaving exercise
“Are you cold, Daddy?” Prince Sverre Magnus, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra took the trip from their home at Skaugum to watch Crown Prince Haakon participate in an exercise by the Norwegian Air Ambulance today. The Crown Prince was emulating being lost at sea, after being deposited in the lake by the police and fire department’s… Continue reading Crown Prince Haakon participates in lifesaving exercise
Visit to a family care centre
Coverage of her event today was overshadowed by the coverage of results from the Norwegian elections yesterday, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit was beaming in the sunshine as she was visiting a Child Welfare home in Vestfold county earlier today. The visit was instigated by the Crown Princess, after hearing about of the institution and the… Continue reading Visit to a family care centre
Prince Henrik stepping down
Today the Danish court released the news that Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort, will be stepping down from his role as chancellor of the Danish royal orders. The Queen has appointed Prince Joachim as his successor in this role.