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

[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

Norway'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]

Originally Posted by Tinika

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...r/050120-1.htm

[Alexandria]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by Larzen

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]

*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 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]

Originally Posted by Larzen

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.