There is being published a new biographical encyclopaedia on the Norwegian Kings and Queens. That is why I post this here, as it contains information on the Norwegian royal family through history.
It gives a description of King and Queens all the way from the medievals until today. And it is especially unique in the sense that they also bring in Queens from the union period in Norwegian history.
I so want this book for Christmas
And as we know behind each and every successful man there is a powerful woman
I've translated exerpts from this article myself, so it isn't perfect. But you should get an impression on how the book is. If someone want the entire translation, send me a PM, and I'll e-mail it to you
This is how the royal house’s women rules
A unique book on the Royal House of Norway gives an insight into how about 50 women have kept the Kings in line. Mette-Marit and Sonja are praised.
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We meet several special female characters, amongst them Crown Princess Märtha who died before she became Queen. Still, she played an important historical role and had great influence on her spouse Olav and their son Harald.
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Sonja and Mette-Marit
The book describes Queen Sonja as a “national strategist with a strong engagement in Norwegian nature and cultural heritage”[1] She is the first Queen without royal blood, and is praised for how she has handled this.
”But with secure sense of shape and non-stop work effort she contributed substantially on the modernisation of the Norwegian monarch” it says in the chapter on her.
Mette-Marit is also high lighted, as the women who challenged the Royal couple’s dignity. But how she and Crown Prince Haakon dared to count on their love strengthened the royal family because they, by accepting her, dared to show courage.
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Literature and royal art
The biographies are written by recognised historians and other experts. In addition to describing each individual’s life span, they also give an evaluation of the individual King and Queen’s historical importance, and which role they played in their present.
The book should have a plus for the detailed biographical factual information, and reference to sources and literature for each individual, to those who want to learn more.
And references to (the most) know portraits, busts, sculptures and statues.
The book also contains family trees, which amongst others show that the present Norwegian royal house can trace their ancestors all the way back to the old royal families.
[1] My translation of quote from book.
The original is found here;
http://pub.tv2.no/nettavisen/kultur/...icle493458.ece