Norwegian Centenary Celebration 2005

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by sara1981

no Princess Martha-Louise?

Sara Boyce

Princess Märtha Louise is supposed to attend the events this evening. We should remember that Princess Märtha Louise has to be asked to participate in a royal occasion She can't show up univited.:)

[Mandy]

Here is the link to the concert from Nettavisen. If you scroll down the page, you will find a series of wonderful pictures.

http://pub.tv2.no/nettavisen/innenri...&slide=0#slide


From vg
http://www.vg.no/bilderigg/?rigg_id=2859&plass=10

[carlota]

martha is looking gorgeous :)
is good to see princess ragnhild after such a long time!

[pdas1201]

I agree Martha looks wonderful. I actually even like the dress MM is wearing, albeit a little sober but I guess she she heard us when we said to use a little color--she is wearing red heels with absurd looking bows on the side, which are definately not my choice.

[sara1981]

Originally Posted by pdas1201

I agree with Martha looks wonderful. I actually even like the dress MM is wearing, albeit a little sober but I guess she she heard us when we said to use a little color--she is wearing red heels with absurd looking bows on the side, which are definately not my choice.

i agree with you!

i like her dress and red shoes but she needs match that dresses!

and i like Princess Martha-Louise's dresses looks nice!

Sara Boyce

[carlota]

those red shoes are just not nice... probably they are viktor and rolf's... like the ones mabel uses all the time

[sara1981]

i got news from BBC check it out!



Norway marks its '100th birthday'

By Lars Bevanger
BBC News, Oslo




Today's Norway is one the world's richest nations

Norway is celebrating 100 years of independence from Sweden.

A unilateral decision by Norway's parliament to scrap the rule of the Swedish king in 1905 provoked military build-ups in both countries.

But the Swedish-Norwegian union in the end dissolved peacefully - through a referendum in Norway.

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has called what happened between the two Scandinavian neighbours an example to aspire to in today's world.

He told a Swedish newspaper the centennial was an inspiring occasion for all who work in the cause of peace, underlining the importance for both sides in a conflict to compromise.

Democracy prevailed

In 1905 Norway did enjoy a degree of autonomy, but the king and foreign policymakers sat in neighbouring Sweden.


When the Norwegian parliament unilaterally voted to disregard the king, some forces in Sweden called for armed intervention.

Norway answered by reinforcing its defences along the Swedish border but - despite strong nationalist sentiments in both countries - democracy prevailed. After negotiations both countries agreed to let the Norwegian people decide for themselves through a referendum whether they wanted full independence. Today the only animosity between the two countries seems to be found on the football pitch or during the Eurovision song contest where there can be only one winning team.

[Amira]

Very Beautiful Picture of the whole Norwegian Family:) and a gorgeous picture of Martha Louise

[Larzen]

The King got alot of applause when he was back on the job yesterday in Oslo concert building and according to he was very moved.

Some smal pictures from VG



From UKpress

[Anita]

Ahhhh, it's wonderful !!!!! Thanks to all of you for these pics !:)

[Larzen]

The concert UKPRESS
Märtha Louise looked so beautiful I think, even though the dress seems to almost swamp her. Mette-Marits dress is from Day/Birger, dont know about the coat. I dont understand the choice of shoes (its alittle Alice in Wonderland but not as bad as Mabels), allthough I see what she is trying to do, but if you are going to have one assesory stand out it is better that it is the purse IMO. I like her hairstyle.

[Larzen]

More..........

[agisele]

Originally Posted by Smilla

Wow the royal family's wearing period costume at Drammen Theatre shows that these guys have a sense of humour and can enter into the spirit of things. I can't imagine anybody else (except perhaps the Danish royals) wearing period costumes at all. The things the Norwegian royals do are really impressive.

Hrm. We do also see the Swedish royals in their costumes often, a recent example would be during their National Day I believe on Monday. (06/06/05)

[agisele]

btw. I love love love what Princesses Mette-Marit and Martha Louise wore. Though, I'm not too sure if I would've gone with the red shoes, I like how they look, but probably wouldn't have chosen a pair in that color.

[Alexandria]

Thank you for all the pictures of the concert Larzen! :)

I love Ari's pyschedelic tie!

And Mette-Marit was very elegantly turned out, as were all the royal ladies!

[Amira]

It seems that all members of the norwegian family choose Golden shades for their clothes , very beautiful and very good choice ...they look elegant :)

[ap3]

I loved MM's look: very elegant, well-fitting, lovely color dress and coat, and I like the shoes! A nice bold color to spark up the outfit. Though maybe it would have been better with a red purse to match?
I like the makeup, really like her hair, jewellry.

Martha Lousie looks matronly - the outfit is too big and ill-fitting, and the cut is not flattering. I know she's post-pregnancy, but then maybe she should choose an outfit with a more flattering cut. I do like the Spring-y yellow color. She usually brings a lot of style and elan to the royal scene but this outfit was not one of her better choices IMO.

[Anita]

Märtha is beautiful but I think she would be much prettier with long hair ...

[Mandy]

Märtha Louise at the concert. Dpa pictures from my photobucket account.

[bolla]

I think mette-marit looked so elegant. The coat, the dress and those shoes just made the outfit. It's a shame there was not a picture of the dress withouth the coat because that looked so beautiful!