It’s not too long ago that Prince William shaved off his beard for his military duties. Now, Aftenposten reports that Crown Prince Haakon’s beard may be going the same way. During the visit to Mexico, he is going aboard a drilling vessel, where beards are forbidden as a security precaution. The Norwegian embassy reports that… Continue reading Beard troubles
Fear of flying
As she’s about to embark on an Official Visit to Mexico, I can’t help but feel a bit sorry for Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. Her fear of flying is pretty much legendary among royal watchers and Norwegians alike, and spending a long time in an aircraft, even if she’s reportedly been better in these… Continue reading Fear of flying
Haakon opening the NHH symposium.
Today, Crown Prince Haakon gave the opening lecture at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration’s symposium for the Norwegian corporate sphere. The symposium is run by the students of the school, and is Norway’s biggest of its kind.
Pronunciation: Danish royals
Since I know that non-Danish often have issues when they try to figure out how some of the Danish royal names are pronounced – I pestered a Danish friend of mine, Stine, into helping me make an audio-file so you all could enjoy it. Well, only that it’s not one audio file. We ended… Continue reading Pronunciation: Danish royals
Tea Party at the Palace
Today, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted a tea party at the Palace in Oslo. The guests were 15 immigrant women, from various organizations, and the occasion was the International Women’s Day, which was yesterday. It is the first time the Palace is hosting such a gathering.
Pronunciation: Norwegian Royal Names
As I’ve noticed that non-Norwegians may sometimes have problems with how the Norwegian royal names are pronounced – here is an audio file with the Norwegian royal names. Norwegian Royal Names, The Royal Twist Haakon, Maud, Olav, Märtha, Harald, Sonja, Haakon Magnus, Mette-Marit, Marius, Ingrid Alexandra, Sverre Magnus, Märtha Louise, Ari, Maud Angelica,… Continue reading Pronunciation: Norwegian Royal Names
King Harald in Bergen
Today was the installation of Halvor Nordhaug as the new Bishop of Bjørgvin diocese. He is taking over from Ole D. Hagesæther, and is the 35th bishop in the history of the diocese, which goes back to the reformation. As the head of the Church of Norway, King Harald was present at the installation. A… Continue reading King Harald in Bergen
Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg’s Costume interview
Here is a translation of some of the questions and answers from the recent interview with Countess Alexandra in Danish fashion magazine: Costume. Not everything has been translated, but I tried to incorporate a variety of the subject she talked about. If you have the possibility to pick up the magazine, and can read… Continue reading Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg’s Costume interview
Pictures of Marie leaving the exhibition
The car arrived fairly early. (The chauffeur did sort of look like Prince Joachim, well, enough so that the school children standing next to me thought he’d come to pick up his wife.)