Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday: 21 January, 2022 & birthday celebrations

[principessa]

Is it possible to watch the dinner tomorrow without geoblocking?

[wartenberg7]

Originally Posted by principessa

Is it possible to watch the dinner tomorrow without geoblocking?

I think it is right here:
https://tv.nrk.no/program/NNFA31000722

[Blog Real]

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

WOW, they are now saying on TV2 that there will be a ball after the dinner tomorrow with a polonaise and a father-daughter dance with Haakon and Ingrid.

I hope Norwegian TV shows this dance live.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfezjtbD0Wo

[Tatiana Maria]

I would love to know a bit more about the cultural performances "linking Norway's history to its present and future" (to quote the press release) and which historical events they were connected to.

Regarding the theatrical performance, the medieval costuming was simple but still lovely, and the actress playing Queen Margrete I (?) was amazingly charismatic. I'm particularly curious about the subject of her monologues, and of the earlier reading(?) from writer Lars Saabye Christensen.

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

Ingrid is now speaking.

She talked about democracy and community (a very grown-up speech).

She is getting a lot of praise for it (and deservedly so).

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

Here is Ingrid's speech from the Royal House website (link).

There is no English version, but here is a google-translation (link).

Thank you! So, the princess kept it short and sweet, mainly thanking those involved in the event and thanking the general public for building Norway's strong democracy and sense of community. While it is a perfectly fine speech, I must admit I don’t see it as deserving of staggering amounts of praise.

I notice the salutation of the speech did not include "Your Majesties" or some other phrase referring to the members of the Royal Family, which would be the usual protocol for speeches at European royal events. I thought that was also the case in Norway, but I may very well be mistaken.

I also notice that the Prime Minister's speech addressed Princess Ingrid Alexandra as "du".


Is there also a transcript of the prime minister's speech? According to NRK's article, he mentioned an interview in which a then 8-year-old Ingrid Alexandra said that she wanted to be Crown Princess when she grew up (the PM: "it is a dream only you can make come true") and another in which she was asked who was Norway's funniest celebrity and answered "Grandpa".


While I'm sure no one objected, in my personal opinion it would have been preferable for the King or Crown Prince to escort Princess Ingrid Alexandra during her entrance and exit instead of the Prime Minister. I'm aware that he is good personal friends with the family and especially the Crown Prince, but I think that is actually another reason why a different companion would have been better.


Can anyone recall the table partners of the royal family members and Durek?

I hope that Princess Ingrid Alexandra had the chance to mingle with the young representatives of society who, as the press release said, will join Queen Ingrid Alexandra in leading the country when it is her and her generation's turn to reign.

[sophie25]

I wonder if she will ever just be known as Princess /Queen Ingrid, her full name is a bit of a mouthful.

[suztav]

Originally Posted by Blog Real

Video:

I have no idea what she said …. But, she looked and sounded very poised. Well done!

[principessa]

I really wish for Ingrid Alexandra that she will be the main focus tomorrow, if it is an event with tiaras. This would also be the first time for Elisabeth and Amalia that they wear tiaras. This could also take some focus away from Ingrid Alexandra.

[ronald biver]

Originally Posted by Blog Real

Video:

It was lovely to hear the daughter of CP Haakon & CP Mette Maritt of Norway making a speech in Norwegian, should be subtitles on Youtube for the world audience, but never mind, it is the thought that count, thank you!!

[Tatiana Maria]

Originally Posted by suztav

I have no idea what she said …. But, she looked and sounded very poised. Well done!

Originally Posted by ronald biver

It was lovely to hear the daughter of CP Haakon & CP Mette Maritt of Norway making a speech in Norwegian, should be subtitles on Youtube for the world audience, but never mind, it is the thought that count, thank you!!

As said, one can use Google Translate (or other translation application) on the Royal House's transcript:

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

Here is Ingrid's speech from the Royal House website (link).

There is no English version, but here is a google-translation (link).

[Duc_et_Pair]

Originally Posted by sophie25

I wonder if she will ever just be known as Princess /Queen Ingrid, her full name is a bit of a mouthful.

It is not uncommon to have double names, examples of currently living royals: Catharina-Amalia of Orange, Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, Märtha Louise of Norway, Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg, Karl Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Marie-Esméralda de Belgique, Elisabeta Karina de Roumanie Medforth-Mills, Victoria Frederica de Marichalar y Borbón, Claus-Casimir van Oranje-Nassau van Amsberg, etc.

[W.Y.CII]

I think her name is fine, me as a non native English/Germanic languages user do not find it mouthful and it actually has a nice ring to it.

[Stefan]

The Royal House just had released new official Pics of the Princess were she wears the Pearl circle tiara, the order of St. Olav and the King Portrait Order https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5UFptoc-L/?hl=de

[An Ard Ri]

Absolutely wonderful new photos of the Princess Ingrid Alexandra to mark her 18th Birthday.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Stefan

The Royal House just had released new official Pics of the Princess were she wears the Pearl circle tiara, the order of St. Olav and the King Portrait Order https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5UFptoc-L/?hl=de

Great pictures. There appears to be a certain calmness to Ingrid Alexandra in the pictures which is reassuring.

[Marengo]

Lovely photos of a very pretty princess. And what a treat to see the tiara again, before the actual event tonight.

[maria-olivia]

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

Black-tie. Watch it live in my post above.

Continuation of post 249 (which will change during the evening).

Here is a live-link from NRK as well, which is inside the dinner (link).

Live-link from TV2 (link). They will be live during all the main events, so will NRK.

The political commentator Harald Stanghelle is live on TV2 (he is very good as usual).

The royals will soon take their places around the tables.

They have arrived at the tables.

Ingrid is sitting between the King and the prime minister (very fitting).

The prime minister is speaking, praising the monarchy.

The prime minister said that we are grateful for that Ingrid is ours (yes, we are). Good speech!

I saw it on live. What a small Royal family.
Ingrid Alexandra was beautiful with her white dress. She enterred with the prime Minister.
Her two brothers were there.The King , the Queen and the Crown Prince are realy loved .
And Princess Astrid was there smiling.
What a difference with the Danish Court bowings and curtseys

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by principessa

I really wish for Ingrid Alexandra that she will be the main focus tomorrow, if it is an event with tiaras. This would also be the first time for Elisabeth and Amalia that they wear tiaras. This could also take some focus away from Ingrid Alexandra.

It may be also the first time we will see the Princess of Orange and the Duchess of Brabant wearing orders. I don't think either one is getting a Norwegian order, but Princess Catharina-Amalia is a Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and Princess Elisabeth is a Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold.

Originally Posted by Stefan

The Royal House just had released new official Pics of the Princess were she wears the Pearl circle tiara, the order of St. Olav and the King Portrait Order https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5UFptoc-L/?hl=de

I can't say I'm fan of the gown, but HRH The Princess is definitely a looker and the portrait has a regal quality to it,especially in the facial expression.

[Prinsara]

Originally Posted by sophie25

I wonder if she will ever just be known as Princess /Queen Ingrid, her full name is a bit of a mouthful.

Her family does call her Ingrid. So do her friends, presumably. The double names are more of a formality on her side; see her father and brother. Märtha Louise seems to take them a bit more seriously.

And IA's parents said they were toying with the idea of naming her Thyra Eufemia! — but decided not to.

[Alisa]

Originally Posted by Stefan

The Royal House just had released new official Pics of the Princess were she wears the Pearl circle tiara, the order of St. Olav and the King Portrait Order https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5UFptoc-L/?hl=de

Yes!!!!!!!! Wohooo!! She looks amazing, beautiful, and very regal. I am loving the way the Norwegian Royal Family is celebrating Ingrid's 18th birthday.
I wish the Dutch royal house had done something similar for the Princess of Oranje.

[JR76]

Originally Posted by Prinsara

And IA's parents said they were toying with the idea of naming her Thyra Eufemia! — but decided not to.

Both the names of two formidable Scandinavian queens.