Haakon and Mette-Marits visit to Thailand November 2004

[Mandy]

According the Scandinavian Royals MB, King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit have invited them for an official visit from November 23 to 26, 2004.

Here is the official press release from the Palace.
http://www.kongehuset.no

 

[Larzen]

Haakon and Mette-Marit will visit Thailand from 23.11-26.11, They have been invited by King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. The visit will mark the 100th anniversary of diplomatic contakt between Norway and Thailand. The visit will focus on design, humanitarian work as well as economics and business

Here is the program from the homepage of the Norwegian Ministry of Forreign Affairs

23.11 They will land on Don Muang airport in the afternoon and they will be met by HRH Crownprince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Crownprincess Maha Charkri Sirindhorn. They will have a tour of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha. In the evening the Norwegain ambassadour will host a reception

24.11 The CP-couple will visit Royal Chitralada Projects and SUPPORT Foundation together with Princess Maha Charkri Sirindhorn in Bangkok. The they will fly to Hua Hin to have an audience with the King and Queen. Then Maha Charkri Sirindhorn will host a dinner in Hua Hin before they return to Bangok

25.11 The CP-Couple vill attend a peace conference on Chulalongkorn university. They will open a Norwegian design exhibition take part in business meetings, seminares and lunch at the Conrad Hotel. Th PM of Thailand will host a reception\dinner in the evening

26.11 They will have an orientation of Yaras work in Thailand and the rest of the day will be spent outside of Bangkok.They will visit the Bang-Pa palace in Ayutthaya, visit historivcal places and take part in the yearly Loi Krathong festival. They will leave early in the morning on the 27.11

http://odin.dep.no/ud/norsk/aktuelt/nyheter/032091-991853/dok-bn.html

I guess we can look forward to alot pictures from Asia, because I think Philippe and Mathilde are going to China around the same time, I always like the pictures from Asia, so different from what I am used to...

 

[Larzen]

The arrival...hmmm why dont they show up as pictures?

 

[Eliza]

CP MM looks very radiant and lovey...
She may have had her rocky start to the world or royalty...but she's seem to be making up for lost time now!

She and CP Mary are the only 2 Pss that have very individual and unique sense of fashion and seem to always be able to carry off what most women can't!

 

[pdas1201]

November 23, 2004 Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit arrive at the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway visit Thailand on 23-26 November as guests of Thai King and Queen. EPA/VINAI DITHAJOHN

 

[pdas1201]

some more pics..

 

[Dennism]

CP MM looks very radiant and lovey...
She may have had her rocky start to the world or royalty...but she's seem to be making up for lost time now!

She and CP Mary are the only 2 Pss that have very individual and unique sense of fashion and seem to always be able to carry off what most women can't!

I beg to differ. What about the lovely Märtha Louise?

 

[pdas1201]

I beg to differ. What about the lovely Märtha Louise?

I would like to add Caroline of Monaco to the list...

Actually, these women have strong personalities that reflect onto their outer appearance. These women carry clothes, the clothes don't carry them!!!!

 

[pdas1201]

More pics from the visit to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha....

 

[pdas1201]

and some more...

 

[pdas1201]

November 23, 2004: Reception in honor of Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit hosted by the Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, Mrs. Ragne Birte Lund.

 

[Alexandria]

Thanks for all the pictures everybody!

It seems to me that each time Mette-Marit goes abroad she debuts a new wardrobe, or at least she sports new clothing more often on trips abroad then when on royal duties at home.

For example, the creamy coloured skirt and top on the trip to Iceland. This green top to Thailand.

 

[Larzen]

I liked the pale pink Chanel outfit she arrived in. Personally I think the green top and whie skirt looked a little school girlish, but maybe it is very warm there now. I love the green color on her

What I dont like at all are those AWFUL dark roots showing, before you go on such an official trip you could atleast see the hairdresser before leaving,it ruins the overall impression IMO. Her shooes are very stylish but unfotunatly her posture has ben really awful so far in Thailand, I dont know why she had improved it, but maybe it is because she is very tall compared to many of the Thais, anyway it does not look good.

It seems she has gotten a new pair of earrings, looks like Amethysts to me, maybe a gift?

http://gfx.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2004/11/23/mm1.jpg
And silver shoes
http://gfx.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2004/11/23/mm3.jpg
I hope theese were not posted before.

 

[Alisa]

The pink outfit looked very lovely an nice. I think she wears pink well. It is only a pity that she didn't do something different with her hair. The green top and pants were also nice, but her (bad) habit of slouching made the top look ill-fitting in some pictures.

They amethyst earrings will go quite well with the amethyst tiara.

 

[pdas1201]

DAY 2
November 24, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit visit the Grand Palace. The crown princely couple all visited Royal Chitralada Projects.

I was actually impressed by Mette Marit dress yesterday, but today, she changed all that. Today, she looks so-so, as if she hasn't spent any time on her appearance. White top with White skirt--no splash of color. And the top looks ill fitting...

 

[pdas1201]

some more pics...

 

[norwegianne]

I agree that a little colour in the mix wouldn't hurt. Just white in the strong sun, with her light hair and complexion doesn't look very nice.

I also think the top would look better with a skirt that doesn't fall straight down, or the skirt would look better with another top. The two don't match.

 

[pdas1201]

November 24, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit in an audience with their Majesties the King and Queen at Klai Kangwol Palace.

 

[Mandy]

Haakon and Mette-Marit in Thailand.
From www.fotomarktplatz.de

 

[pdas1201]

BANGKOK, THAILAND - NOVEMBER 25: Crown Princess Mette-Marit, opens a design exhibition at Conrad Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The visit takes place just a few weeks ahead of the year 2005, which marks the 100th anniversary of Norway's independence and the establishment of diplomatic relations with Thailand.

 

[pdas1201]

and some more...

 

[ap3]

I really like her outfit from the design exhibition at the Conrad Hotel. The top and bottom match! Sorry for the sarcasm. I do really like the outfit, very elegant.

I also really like the gold top and skirt from when she met the king and queen of Thailand. I esp like the skirt.

I also really like what she has been doing with her makeup and hair. She is wearing makeup which really suits her coloring. And her hair is a little shorter, cut around her face and curled under a little: it frames her face nicely and is shaped but still casual, which is her style.

 

[norwegianne]

She looks nice in the pictures from Conrad Hotel, I agree. The white seems to be a warmer shade of white, than the one she wore in the mis-matched outfit.

Her hair looks nice, too. She suits having it that length, it makes it look softer around her face.

 

[pdas1201]

Recap of the trip...
DAY 1
November 23, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit arrive at the Don Muang Airport at the start of their three day official visit to Thailand. They are met by Crown Prince Vajiralonglorn and his sister, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

November 23, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit tour the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha.

November 23, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit attend a dinner reception at the Norwegian Ambassador's residence.

DAY 2
November 24, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit give an interview at Sala Sahathai Samakhon, at the Grand Palace.

November 24, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit visit the Royal Chitralada Projects.

November 24, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit attend a dinner given in their honor by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Sofitel Hua Hin Resort.

DAY 3
November 25, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit inaugurate the Thai Norwegian Seminar "Sharing Experiences in Promoting Regional and Global Peace."

November 25, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit visit Norwegian design exhibition and attend a luncheon hosted by Norwegian businessmen.

November 25, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit give a brief interview to the press.

November 25, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit attend a dinner in their honor hosted by Lt. Col.Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand.

LAST DAY OF THE VISIT
November 26, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit tour the Yara Thailand and Parvit Group Guesthouse.

November 26, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit visit Kredtrakarn Protection and Occupational Development Center.

November 26, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit visit a Buddhist Temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

 

[Larzen]

Aftenpostes says she gave her best speech ever in english at the opening of the design exhibition, and that she has gotten better at answering questions, before she always said that everything was "wonderful" and "intresting"

http://cache.aftenposten.no/multimedia/archive/00240/_Kronprinsparet_bes_240615h.jpg

I dont like this dress, it reminds me of grandmas table cloth, but atleast it is some colour, and her hair looks nice and tidy

http://cache.aftenposten.no/multimedia/archive/00240/_Kronprinsparet_bes_240616h.jpg
I really liked the white suit, I thought white would wash her out but te crisp white really did not. as opposed to the beige outfit the otherday that made her look very bland.

Sprudler av selvtillit

 

[krone1]

I think she look really nice in these pictures. How tall is she??

 

[Larzen]

The last thing thay did before leaving was o take part in th festival of light


http://cache.aftenposten.no/multimedia/archive/00240/_L04METTEMOR_jpg_240936h.jpg
http://gfx.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2004/11/27/KronprinsbesXket006Xart280.jpg

 

[pdas1201]

November 26, 2004: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette Marit participate in the Loi Krathong Festival (by lighting a candle and putting in the river)

 

[Isabel]

some more pics...

One question--What is she wearing??? Did she get dressed in the dark or what?? The fashion police ought to come and arrest her for this monstrosity of a dress.
I am severly disappointed in her dressing on this trip, except the blue dress she wore the very first night.

Thank you for the pictures. I wouldn't be that disappointed if I were you. These trips are not just about how many wonderful gowns and suits that Princesses can come up with. They are about diplomacy, promoting your country and creating good relationships with the dignitaries and citizens of others countries. This trip also focused a great deal on global peace which is always a great thing to hope for and promote. IMO, Haakon and MM have done well in those respects. No disappointment at all here.

 

[Mandy]

Bangkok, Thailand. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are being welcomed to the Churlalongkorn University in Bangkok Thursday November 25, 2004. Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway visit Thailand on 23-26 November 2004.
Photo Bjorn Sigurdson/Scanpix