Haakon and Mette-Marit Current Events: Nov, 2003 - Apr, 2007

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Yes,she looks very nice in this shorter hair.

 

[GrandDuchess]

I couldn't agree more - lovely new hair style, she looks really good in shorter hair!

 

[pdas1201]

The Crown Princely Couple Awared with the Tolerance Prize - 2004

Tolerance prize to Crown Prince Couple

Carin Pettersson 07.12.04 13:00

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, were awarded the Toleranseprisen for 2004, for showing tolerance and respect for all people.

According to the statement the Crown Prince Couple were awarded the prize because they «indicate in words, attitudes, and actions that they want a society that is accepting and including, where all people are seen and respected.»

The prize is awarded by Stortinget’s presselosje, the political press lodge, established in 1987 by a monetary donation by the former president of the Storting, Jo Benkow.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are praised for their «impressive efforts» to follow the tradition which was started by King Haakon, continued by King Olav and King Harald.

«The Crown Prince Couple have proved that they are a part of the times, have abilities and see the challenges we face in the future. The couple are seen as modern, socially ware, and tolerant people, who have adopted some of the best humanitarian values in the Norwegian society.»

 

[Larzen]

Today the recived the Tolerance award, its a drawing by a satirical drawer in Aftenposten and 10 000 NOK which they gave to their foundation

I cant belive it, no grey in sight, even a bright red jacket


From Aftenposten, nettavisen, dagbladet and ANB.no

 

[Mandy]

Thanks Larzen. Bright red, my favourite colour... it's very Christmas-like. I like the drawing too.

 

[pdas1201]

Pics from Colourpress...

The caption:

Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit were awarded the Tolerance Prize by the press chapter of the Norwegian Parliament 'Stortinget'. The Crown Prince couple was honored because of their farsightedness and their humanity in accepting all kinds of people as they are and therefore should be taken as an example for the humanistic traditions in Norwegian society. The couple receieved the amount equal to 1300 Euros for their own humanitarian foundation and a painting by Norwegian artist Inge Groedum.

 

[pdas1201]

some more pics from Colourpress...

 

[norwegianne]

She looks great in some of the close up pictures.

And she wears colour.

 

[Alexandria]

She looks great in some of the close up pictures.

And she wears colour.

I agree norwegianne. I love Mette-Marit -- even on her bad days! I love her naturalness and how minimalistic her style and make up approach is.

But my little theory on Mette-Marit is that when she's good, she's very good. When she pulls out all the stops, Mette-Marit, in my books is by far the prettiest and most glamorous princess.

 

[princess2]

Mette Marit look just wonderful, fantastic.

I really love her too, even she has some bad dressed days.

 

[Clare]

I agree. She's pretty on those pics. And Haakon, as always good looking.

 

[Lyonnaise]

Personalised honour for Haakon and Mette-Marit´
HelloMagazine.com

10 DECEMBER 2004

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/12/10/mettemarit/#enviarNorway's crown prince and princess received an especially personal honour this week when they were presented with an award which took the form of a cartoon on themselves. The framed picture, which depicts Haakon and Mette-Marit strolling through a snowy scene underneath a streetlight, marked the royal couple winning Norway's "Tolerance" prize.

At a presentation on Wednesday, both were praised for their "impressive efforts" in exemplifying open-mindedness and the values of tolerance and acceptance.

The organisation presenting the award said that the pair had been chosen because they are seen as being "modern, socially aware and tolerant people, who have adopted some of the best humanitarian values in the Norwegian society".

And a new piece of artwork to add to their interior decor wasn't all Haakon and Mette-Marit walked away with. They also received 10,000 Norwegian kroners in prize money.

The Tolerance award was established in 1987 by a monetary donation by a former president. Winners are selected by a committee within the Norwegian parliament.



1. The award took the form of a cartoon of the couple, and is the work of a Norwegian artist
2. The prince and princess were honoured for exemplifying open-mindedness and the values of tolerance and acceptance

 

[Guess Who]

Those are really lovely, thank you . I especially like the next-to-last photo.

They make a good couple i think.

 

[Guess Who]

Yes, your right.Dont forget when there at formal engagments there under alot of pressure, but when there out alone, they must be more relaxed.

 

[Larzen]

The Family in London after Mette-Marit was in Malawi and before the Queen Maud Echibition

ETA: Pictures from Cover

 

[Larzen]

I wonder if this is a new official picture of the couple or is it from an interview, I have not seen it before? I found it in an article about the church they are visiting today, the article was from 20.01.05. Unforunatly the quality is not the best and therefore their faces looks alittle weird

http://www.enebakkavis.no/Arkiv/2005/Januar/050120-1.htm

 

[Alexandria]

I wonder if this is a new official picture of the couple or is it from an interview, I have not seen it before? I found it in an article about the church they are visiting today, the article was from 20.01.05. Unforunatly the quality is not the best and therefore their faces looks alittle weird

Thanks for this picture Larzen.

I think it's a terrific picture of Haakon and Mette-Marit, even if the quality is bad. I love the starkness of the lighting and both Haakon and Mette-Marit in black.

 

[pdas1201]

Visit to Enebakk kirke which was celebraitng 900 years

More pics...

ETA: Pictures from Fotoware

 

[kwanfan]

Thanks for the pictures. I love Mette-Marit's black and white coat!

 

[Larzen]

Today Mette-Marit paid a visit to Fountain house in Oslo, Fountain house is a worldwide organisaton that helps people that suffer with menthal\psychological problems with rehabilitation, work practise, and a place to meet people is the same situation. Read more about the organisation here:

http://www.fountainhouse.org/

She said that the King was grateful for all the support he had recived and that they (the royal family) was relieved that they had gotten reassurance from the doctors that the King (probably) will be fine

from Vg
http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=270794

 

[liv]

I´m sure that Mette-Marit will be a gorgeous Queen. She will be a modern Queen and it seems that she has accepted her royal role in the last years especially since Ingrid´s birth...

 

[pdas1201]

Haakon and Mette-Marit at the wedding of Charles and Camilla

*Just rough translation using a free translation site, feel free to correct*

Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit will represent the Norwegian Royal House at the upcoming nuptials of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles on April 8, 2005.

http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=270845

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

It just announce that TRH Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit will attend The Blessing at the St George's chapel and the Wedding reception of HRH Prince Charles of Wales and Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles on April 8th.

 

[Larzen]

Mette-Marit at the World Championships in Telemark skiing '05

Mette-Marit at the World Championship in Telemark skiing at Beitostølen

From Avisa Valdres

 

[Larzen]

From Oppland Arbeiderblad


The blue ski suit is from the collection "KJUS" from Norwegian alpine skiier Lasse Kjus, Letizia also has ski clothes from his collection, the burgundy pullower seems to be some sort of local thing as it says Beitostølen Resort at the back

 

[kwanfan]

Thanks for the pictures. Mette-Marit looks like she had a good time at the skiing.

 

[Larzen]

Since the King got sick , the first plan about spending easter in sikkilsdalen got cancelle, therefor the royal family spent easter in Oslo. The two first pictures show Haakon and Mette-Marit skiing in the easter break with Ingrid behind on her sleigh

4 more picture from the Telemark skiing competition Mette-Marit was present at

 

[Larzen]

Haakon and Mette-Marit leaving from the residence of the Norwegian ambassador in London to attend the service of blessing between the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. They had a short meeting with the press to comment on the birth of Leah Isadora

Love the blue suit, hate the silver accessories and "hat"

 

[marezdote]

Haakon and Mette-Marit leaving from the Norwegian embassy in London to attend the service of blessing between the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall

Love the blue suit, hate the silver accessories and "hat"

Thank's Larzen. I had been looking for a pic of them today. I like the suit a lot but not the hat.

 

[kwanfan]

The outfit was lovely. The hat would have looked much better if it was just the feathers and the thing sticking up was not there.