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
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Märtha Louise’s patronages
Princess Märtha Louise decided to give up her HRH style, and her funding from the state, and focus on her career in entertainment in 2002. A few years after that, during a reorganization of the different patronages of the Norwegian royal family, the court also found that with a career of her own in entertainment,… Continue reading Märtha Louise’s patronages
Marie to become protector of UNESCO Denmark
I have to admit that I already thought this was a done deal back in March, when she had her first engagement with UNESCO Denmark, but on the coming Tuesday, Princess Marie will be presented as the royal protector of the organization. In the months since the first engagement at the National Museum, Princess Marie… Continue reading Marie to become protector of UNESCO Denmark
Julemærket or the Christmas stamp
Today Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be present at the release of this year’s Julemærke, or Christmas stamp as the English translation would be. The Crown Princess is the patron of the Christmas stamp. The world’s first Christmas stamp was Danish, the motive was Queen Louise of Denmark, and was released in 1904. Since… Continue reading Julemærket or the Christmas stamp
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
Sonja, the substitute
It is really her daughter-in-law who is the high protector of the Hamsun year, but Queen Sonja was replacing her for the opening today in Oslo.
The Norwegian Institute of Fashion
Tonight, the Norwegian Institute of Fashion opened its doors for the first time, during the Oslo Fashion Week. Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has made a habit of fronting Norwegian fashion and designers, attended the opening. She is the high protector of the Norwegian Design Council. The institute has been in the works since 2006.… Continue reading The Norwegian Institute of Fashion