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Crown Prince Haakon speaks out on Princess Märtha Louise’s request for royal role

In an interview with Swedish SVT last month, Princess Märtha Louise said that she hopes that in the future, she can again do official engagements for the Norwegian Royal Family.

In the interview, the Princess also had strong words for the Norwegian press and referred to herself as the most criticised person in all of Norway.

Princess Märtha Louise responded to questions regarding a comeback: “Yes, if I get the opportunity, I will say yes to it.”

During a official visit to London, Crown Prince Haakon commented for the first time on his sister’s recently controversial statements to Swedish TV.

Crown Prince Haakon said: “I would like to say that we are lucky in Norway with the Norwegian press and media that are aware of their social mission and do a good job. We have many dedicated and skilled journalists who are concerned with their social mission. So that is my starting point into this discussion.”

His Royal Highness added: “So it is clear that I recognise myself in some of what my sister says. Among other things, when we were growing up, there was a lot of attention around us, privacy etc. It can be experienced as difficult. So I have a certain understanding of that.

When asked what it will take for Princess Märtha Louise to make a comeback for the Norwegian Royal House, the Crown Prince said that they will see what happens in time.

He addws: “Now we have found an arrangement that we have to let work for a while, and on which we have come to an agreement. Then we will see what time will bring.” 

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Senior Europe Correspondent Oskar Aanmoen has a master in military and political history of the Nordic countries. He has written six books on historical subjects and more than 1.500 articles for Royal Central. He has also interview both Serbian and Norwegian royals. Aanmoen is based in Oslo, Norway.