Family Of The Crown Princess, Mette-Marit

[HRH Abigail]

Originally Posted by norwegianne

I don't know anyone who knows the royal family - all the things I've mentioned are things that have come out in interviews with the royals, or articles about them, or in photoshoots.

Gotcha!

How lucky are you to have places where you can read all about European Royals with any degree of regularity!

Good naturedly, I envy you.

[norwegianne]

Mette-Marit's stepfather, Rolf Berntsen, has passed away, 75 years old. He was married to Marit Tjessem.

Kronprinsessens stefar er død - VG Nett
Fvn.no: Rolf Berntsen er død
Kronprinsessens stefar er død - Kjendis.no
Aftenposten.no: Kronprinsessens stefar er død (Innenriks)

[crm2317]

O no thats terrible news! My thoughts are with Marit Tjissem, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and their friends and family circle

[Her_Majesty]

I feel sorry for the family. My sincerest condolences to the family.

[sofajr]

I didn't know Marit was remarried. anyway may he rest in peace.
my condolences to the family.
Mette-Marit lost her father last year and now the stepfather, poor her.

[antonieta]

My condolences to the family!

[Princess Luna]

That is sad news. My sincerest condolences to the family.

[kyansaunt20]

my prayers will be with the family at this most difficult time.

[Her_Majesty]

Announcement by the Royal House:
kongehuset.no - Rolf Berntsens bortgang

Rolf Berntsens bortgang
I forbindelse med Rolf Berntsens bortgang kan det bli forandringer i Deres Kongelige Høyheter Kronprinsen og Kronprinsessens program.

10.04.2008
Kronprinsparet vil delta ved åpningen av det nye operahuset i Oslo, lørdag 12. april 2008.

The Death of MM's stepfather will cause changes in the CP couple's agenda.
It's also said they will attend the Opening of the Opera this Saturday.

[marian]

I Am Sorry. I Hope That The Family Are Better Soon.

[Katrianna]

Rolf was a very good looking gentleman. What was his profession? That's too bad for the Princess and her family.

[rominet09]

Very sad...may he rest in peace

[kwanfan]

What sad news. My condolences to Mette-Marit and her family. May he RIP.

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by Katrianna

Rolf was a very good looking gentleman. What was his profession? That's too bad for the Princess and her family.

His career before retirement was a head engineer at a factory, and later he had his own consultancy. Later he has been the head of a work training centre in Kristiansand - a foundation where former substance-abusers who wants to get help to rehabilitate themselves. He has also been the head of the Norwegian association for people who have had heart or lung transplants (he had a heart transplant in the 90s)

Everybody VG talked to mentioned that he never talked about Mette-Marit, or the royals, in public, and that he was known for his discretion. Tung tid for Mette-Marit - VG Nett

[principessa]

Was he only a stepfather or a good friend for Mette-Marit? I am shocked about that news. I couldn't imagine how it have to feel loosing two fathers between one year. Let us hope that they are strong enough to handle this terrible happening.

[sylla]

He sounds like the kind of father one can truly be proud of. I am probably going to get a lot of flack for saying this, but, well, now she has a reason to wear all black.

[galatea_12]

Condolence to the whole family............

[HRH Kerry]

Sorry to hear about the family's loss.

[Penny Royalty]

I feel sorry for Mette-Marit. It is sad news. May you be well and may he find peace. He seems to be a good soul. My condolences.

[norwegianne]

Pictures from the funeral:
Tok farvel med stefar - kjendis.no
Kongeparet i Mette-Marits stefars begravelse - VG Nett