When Haakon and Mette-Marit married in 2001, they set up a foundation, and asked for gifts to be given to the foundation. The Norwegian government contributed to the foundation as a wedding present, with one Norwegian kr. per inhabitant in Norway. In total, the foundation received close to six mil. Norwegian kr in connection with… Continue reading The Humanitarian Foundation 2009
Maud Angelica starting school
This week the firstborn grandchild of the King and Queen of Norway, Maud Angelica Behn started first grade. Maud Angelica, who turned six in April, is the first female that was born with rights to the Norwegian throne. For those of our readers who aren’t Norwegian, and who may have different ages for starting school… Continue reading Maud Angelica starting school
Coming out
In August, 2005 Crown Princess Mette-Marit was in the headlines because she was attending the Invisible conference in Bodø. The topic of the conference was homosexuality and homosexuals in society, and the lack of knowledge frequently found around the subject. The Crown Princess gave the opening speech, but she also participated in sessions and discussions… Continue reading Coming out
Mette-Marit at Hamarøy
Yesterday, Crown Princess Mette-Marit opened the new Hamsun Centre in Hamarøy. The centre celebrates the life and authorship of Norwegian author, Knut Hamsun.
The name of the little Danish Prince
Today the son of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark was baptised in Møgeltønder Church. He received the names: Henrik Carl Joachim Alain. Henrik comes from his grandfather, Prince Henrik. Carl is a traditional name in the Danish royal family, although not used much in recent years. Before becoming the Norwegian King, King Haakon… Continue reading The name of the little Danish Prince
The new royal dog
The family of Haakon and Mette-Marit has acquired a new member, the dog Milly Kakao. Milly Kakao is a labradoodle, which caused a bit of a stir from the Norwegian poodle association. It has been alleged that the reason for the choice of labradoodle is that the Crown Princess and/or Marius might be allergic to… Continue reading The new royal dog
AIDS conference in Norway
It seems that AIDS is the topic for the month of June, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway started on Saturday by opening the youth arrangement called “Thinking ahead.” The arrangement dealt with questions regarding how youth can fight discrimination and other issues connected with how people view HIV/AIDS. She also opened the campaign “The… Continue reading AIDS conference in Norway
Danish referendum on law of succession
June 7 – the Danish population go to the voting booths. On the table, other than the election for the European Parliament, is the law of succession to the Danish throne. I was reminded of this last week, when I spotted a full-page advert in one of the free newspapers lying around the laundry room… Continue reading Danish referendum on law of succession
Moving into the Palace
Earlier this year, in an effort to combat the financial crisis, the Norwegian government set out an emergency financial package. Part of that package was 12.6 Norwegian Kr to renovate the exterior of the residence of the Crown Prince, Skaugum. Additionally, something was to be done about a longtime drainage problem around the property, that… Continue reading Moving into the Palace