Norway

A 'dream' dress and a present of sparking diamonds for the 21st century's first royal bride

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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…
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Sweden

The King and Queen of Sweden visit Västernorrland

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25th August 2021
The King and Queen of Sweden have visited Västernorrland county to show their support for communities in the area as the global health crisis continues. The royal couple were welcomed to the county and to the residence in Härnösand by Governor Berit Högman. At the…
NorwayRoyal Weddings

The fairtytale bride and the first royal wedding of the 21st century

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25th August 2021
It was the first big royal wedding of the 21st century bringing kings, queens, princes and princesses together for a very modern monarchical marriage. The relationship between Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under scrutiny from the moment it became public knowledge. But by the time they took their vows, in front of the ruling houses of Europe, their romance had…
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European RoyalsSweden

King Carl Gustaf gives royal seal of approval to new medallion

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24th August 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the Riksdag on August 23rd to officially inaugurate a portrait medallion gifted to the Swedish king for his 75th birthday earlier this year. The King was forced to curtail celebrations for his 75th birthday, 30 April, due to the pandemic. The portrait medallion, made of plaster, now hangs outside of the Finance Committee session hall, near the…
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Norway

Haakon and Mette-Marit: 20 years on

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24th August 2021
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on 25 August, and from the moment they married, they set out to become a modern Norwegian couple while maintaining a full roster of royal engagements. As we celebrate this milestone, let’s take a look at the past 20 years for Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and how they carved out a…
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