On Wednesday, Crown Prince Haakon of
Norway visited the Norwegian National Archives at Sognsvann just
outside Oslo city centre. On arrival at the National Archives,
Crown Prince Haakon was received by Oslo’s Mayor Marianne Borgen
and National Archivist Inga Bolstad. The National Archivist
informed the Crown Prince about the work that is being done with
the digitisation of the medieval…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is back at
school again, after recovering from the coronavirus. The news was
confirmed by her father, Crown Prince Haakon, to the Norwegian
TV-channel NRK. NRK asked His Royal Highness during an event at the
Norwegian National Archive on September…
Last Friday, King Harald of Norway
unveiled the new National Veterans Monument and lit the “eternal
flame” at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. The Crown Prince, Haakon, was
also present at the ceremony. The King and Crown Prince were
received by President of the…
On 29 August 1968, Norway’s Crown Prince
Harald wed the love of his life, Sonja Haraldsen, at long last. The
pair had gained the approval of King Olav to wed after Harald vowed
to never marry at all if he could not marry Sonja – a commoner. The
wedding took place in Oslo Cathedral with 850 people in attendance,
including royals from across the world. Ilmi Riddervold served as…
When Crown Prince Harald announced his
intent to marry commoner Sonja Haraldsen, King Olav knew his future
daughter-in-law’s father had died almost a decade before; so, being
a gentleman, the monarch chose to escort Sonja down the aisle to
his son. Crown Prince…
The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the
future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy
in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was
known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where
princes were expected to wed regally.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has met
with Plan Norway and UNICEF Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Crown Prince Haakon is the protector of this year’s Norwegian TV
charity campaign which aims to collect funds to Plan’s work to
fight child marriage in five countries. The representatives of Plan
Norway informed the Crown Prince about the specific projects in the
period up to 24…
The royal guests at the wedding of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
25th August 2021
When Crown Prince Haakon of Norway wed
his commoner bride, Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, on 25 August 2001,
Norwegian royals, foreign royals, friends and government officials
were in the congregation. As the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of
Norway mark their 20th wedding…
It’s not often the bridal bouquet gets
its own name but that’s just what happened at the first major royal
wedding of the 21st century. When Mette-Marit Tjessem Hjoiby
married Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, on August 25th 2001 in Oslo,
she carried an unusual…
A 'dream' dress and a present of sparking diamonds for the 21st century's first royal bride
25th August 2021
Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby walked into
Oslo Cathedral as a modern-day Cinderella on 25 August 2001. She
didn’t choose a stereotypical ‘princess’ type of wedding gown,
instead opting for a more subtle and understated gown by Ove Harder
Finseth. Finseth and seamstress Anna Bratland worked together to
create the gown. Mette-Marit worked with the designer to create a
gown that…
