Prince Sverre Magnus Current Events: December 3, 2005 - January 24, 2006

[almab]

Aftenposten mentions how to pronounce baby's name at end of article

While other European royal heirs and their parents tend to stay in the hospital longer, and then take time to show off their babies to the public when they leave, Norwegians haven't been allowed such formality. It remained unclear when Prince Sverre Magnus, roughly pronounced "Svair-ah Mahg-noos," would make his public debut.
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/lo...cle1171528.ece

[magnik]

Originally Posted by purple_platinum

i'm wondering what is the real difference between a HRH or non-HRH?
apanage, status, or what?
the only thing i notice is that they used HRH, HSH, HH, etc only & make a difference between each one are on royal events (when there's a wedding, funeral, etc - like in denmark, HH Alexandra comes after HRH Mary etc). but i could be wrong...
so, i'm asking what's the consequence of a HRH on daily life?

About HRH, HH, HSH links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Style_%..._of_address%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_and_noble_styles

[Smilla]

Originally Posted by almab

Aftenposten mentions how to pronounce baby's name at end of article

While other European royal heirs and their parents tend to stay in the hospital longer, and then take time to show off their babies to the public when they leave, Norwegians haven't been allowed such formality. It remained unclear when Prince Sverre Magnus, roughly pronounced "Svair-ah Mahg-noos," would make his public debut.
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/lo...cle1171528.ece

Isn't it likely that they'll do it like last time,inviting the photographer to the castle and then giving an interview?

[Oppie]

Won't he eventually need a last name, it doesn't sound like he will have titled children so they will at least need a last name. I like the idea of using his mom's name.

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by Oppie

Won't he eventually need a last name, it doesn't sound like he will have titled children so they will at least need a last name. I like the idea of using his mom's name.

Using Mette-Marit's name was just a suggestion of mine. Another option is also, when/if he marries, if he marries a Norwegian girl, adopting her surname. It's becoming increasingly common for Norwegian males to adopt their wives surname as the joint family name, especially if the males have common names such as Olsen and the females have more original names.

I expect that discussion isn't really relevant until a great deal many years into the future, though.

[Princess BellyFlop]

Originally Posted by norwegianne

Another option is also, when/if he marries, if he marries a Norwegian girl, adopting her surname. It's becoming increasingly common for Norwegian males to adopt their wives surname as the joint family name, especially if the males have common names such as Olsen and the females have more original names.

Interesting information on the Norvegian society, you are often ahead for many social trends. I'm not sure if I'll ever see a Canadian or Quebecer male take his wife's name.

Originally Posted by norwegianne

I expect that discussion isn't really relevant until a great deal many years into the future, though.

That might not even be relevant if he marries a female heir to an European throne. Eleonor is quite beautiful...

[bigheadshirmp]

so the little prince is not even HH?? that's kinda strange....................

he should have a title....btw...does marthra louise still have a title as HRH?

[Smilla]

Originally Posted by Princess BellyFlop

That might not even be relevant if he marries a female heir to an European throne. Eleonor is quite beautiful...

You know, that might well be little Sverre's station in life - sweetheart and ideal heartthrob of future European crown princesses: doubtlessly handsome, flawlessly educated, with the same social status and nothing of importance to lose, not even the title of Norwegian HRH.

[Princess Luna]

Originally Posted by bigheadshirmp

so the little prince is not even HH?? that's kinda strange....................

he should have a title....btw...does marthra louise still have a title as HRH?

Princess Martha Louise have not the title HRH.

[magnik]

I read somewhere that her courtesy title is HE.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by Smilla

You know, that might well be little Sverre's station in life - sweetheart and ideal heartthrob of future European crown princesses: doubtlessly handsome, flawlessly educated, with the same social status and nothing of importance to lose, not even the title of Norwegian HRH.

I liked that comment, you made me laugh!

On another note, call me old fashioned if you will, I think that the Prince should have been HRH, Is this really the Kings choice, or does the Norweigian Parliament have a say in all of this?! I know that in Holland for instance, the Government decides on the titles of the extended royal families, so that the Grandchildren of the monarchs, not from CP are Count/ess and the Van Holleven princes will lose their HH status once WA ascends the throne. This is the governments attempt to minimize the Dutch RF's titles.

[magnik]

Or like it is in Denmark: HRH are children of the monarch and only the children of the CP are. Children of the other monarch's childs are only HH - like Joachim boys.

[Saragli]

I think the family is becoming less and less royal. They are loosing too many traditions.

[Sancia]

Originally Posted by Princejonnhy25

I think the family is becoming less and less royal. They are loosing too many traditions.

I don't think so. It's a different way to be royal, but how can one say they are becoming less royal?
Of course, I'd have preferred if Haakon had married a noble and royal girl, but Mette-Marit is more and more stunning in her role of Crown Princess.

[Saragli]

No, I like Mette Marit and think she is a wonderfull princess. But it seems that so much tradition and what makes a family royal and a nation a monarchy are disappearing.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by Danielane

I don't think so. It's a different way to be royal, but how can one say they are becoming less royal?
Of course, I'd have preferred if Haakon had married a noble and royal girl, but Mette-Marit is more and more stunning in her role of Crown Princess.

Yes, it is true, sorry to diverse the conversation, but look how grand she looked at the State visit to the UK, not only her looks and Jewels, also the way she held herself!

[Mette2]

I did not see that name coming. But I like it. I think it was said that not only can the name Sverre be found on Haakon's side of the family, but also on Mette-Marit's side, so that's a nice touch in my opinion. I think it's a bit of a shame he won't have the title HRH, and that the flags won't be out on his birthday, but it's their choice and I respect that.

[Ariel]

I just heard that Mette Marit went back home in an ambulance with a doctor, an obstetrician and two nurses. It is like being in the hospital.

[eireann]

Has anyone considered that the lack of title may be so that Marius doesn´t become alienated in the future...after all IA and SM are his half-siblings...how would he feel when they are HRH and he is without title? IA of course has the special position of future queen, but SM and Marius would now appear to have equal status (is that correct)??

[Ariel]

I dont know if that is correct, SA is still prince Sverre Magnus, third in line to the throne, which is different position than his big brother.