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

[crm2317]

The translations of the speeches are so lovely. It is clear that the Norwegian Royal Family is a very close and loving one! Reading the King finished by saying “I love you very much” brought a tear to my eye!

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by crm2317

The translations of the speeches are so lovely. It is clear that the Norwegian Royal Family is a very close and loving one! Reading the King finished by saying “I love you very much” brought a tear to my eye!

I noticed that, unlike some other continental European royals, Princess Ingrid-Alexandra has more of an American accent in English (actually, the more neutral international English that is closer to General American anyway).

[wartenberg7]

Originally Posted by lucien

On your last note,no,sorry...the honour for that goes to Queen Maxima.

Well, it´s fine, also. But this is your opinion!

Originally Posted by Kingen

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, today received her forst foreign Order. Crown Prince Frederik must have handed over, on behalf of his mother, the Order of the Elephant.
https://www.kongehuset.no/artikkel.h...711&sek=200816

Perhaps IA attends the Queen of Denmark´s Golden Jubilee celebrations in September and we will be able to see her wear it for the 1st time...!

[Biri]

Originally Posted by principessa

Don't forget Prince Jacques of Monaco! And some british heir!

Why is everyone forgetting Prince Josef Wenzel of Liechtenstein?

[tommy100]

I wish the Princess of Asturias had been there so they could have gotten an "all the female heirs" pic, one with Victoria, the first ever Crown Princess heir (who couldn't be superseded by a brother) would have been amaze!


I'd have loved them to do a pic with Guillaume, Haakon, Frederick, Victoria etc and these younger heirs.

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by tommy100

It was a meeting of all the female heirs though wasn't it or have I missed someone out?

I'd ave loved them to do a pic with Guillaume, Haakon, Frederick, Victoria etc and these younger heirs.

Both Ingrid-Alexandra and Christian are still only second in line. But we tend to lose sight of that in countries with older monarchs who do not abdicate unlike in some other kingdoms.

Originally Posted by Tatiana Maria

Elisabeth's style in Belgium is:

Official long form: HRH Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant
Official short form: HRH Princess Elisabeth
https://www.monarchie.be/en/royal-fa...ess-of-brabant
Unofficial, in the media: Crown Princess Elisabeth / Princess Elisabeth / the Crown Princess

The Norwegian royal court's guestlist uses "Her Royal Highness Princess Elisabeth - Duchess of Brabant".

https://www.kongehuset.no/artikkel.h...494&sek=112472




On the guestlist (see above link) they were listed under the names of their countries, so that it wasn't necessary to append a territorial designation. As for using forenames, the Dutch royal court itself uses "King Willem-Alexander".

But "King Felipe" doesn't make sense. When he is cited in Spain by his given name, it is always "S. M. el Rey (Don) Felipe VI", rather than "S.M. el Rey Felipe". King Willem-Alexander doesn't use an ordinal number.


And "King of Spain" is the title of his office (like "President of the United States") and not merely a territorial designation.

[Princess_Eleanor]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

I noticed that, unlike some other continental European royals, Princess Ingrid-Alexandra has more of an American accent in English (actually, the more neutral international English that is closer to General American anyway).

She went to the English-speaking Oslo International School for a couple of years - I imagine that's where her accent comes from

[Duc_et_Pair]

Originally Posted by Hans-Rickard

Everyone looks lovely. Especially the younger generation.

But i think Maxima and Marie Chantal should have gone for something more medium sized... They are not meant to be the stars of THIS show....

Catharina Amalia’s tiara is a beautiful tribute to her mother who’s first tiara it also was...

And i also really hope Elisabeth’s tiara is NOT just a loan...

It was not Máxima's first diadem. She wore the base of the Pavolnik Diadem (sans pearls) in Oslo (wedding of Haakon and Mette-Marit) and she wore the art-déco diamond bandeau with the aquamarines in Amsterdam (Spanish State Visit). Both events were when she still was Ms Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti and fiancée to the Prince.

The diamond stars diadem actually was Máxima's third diadem.

[Tatiana Maria]

Thank you to everyone who has been helpful with links, answers and commentary.

Originally Posted by Frelinghighness

I was bowled over by her completely American accent when speaking English, was she educated in the US?

No, she has not studied abroad so far. However, she was (controversially) enrolled at Oslo International School, where a majority of classes are taught in English, from 2014 to 2019. I haven't looked through the website to determine if it is American English that is used there.

Originally Posted by Mbruno

Both Ingrid-Alexandra and Christian are still only second in line. But we tend to lose sight of that in countries with older monarchs who do not abdicate unlike in some other kingdoms.

Being first versus second in line is material to constitutional status, but I don't think it influences, or ought to influence, the guestlists of their milestone celebrations. They are expected to one day take the throne as much as Elisabeth or Leonor are.

Originally Posted by Mbruno

And "King of Spain" is the title of his office (like "President of the United States") and not merely a territorial designation.

Agreed, but I was referring to "of Spain". The Spanish royal household (casareal.es) generally cites the king as HM the King, not HM the King of Spain, so the "of Spain" is apparently severable from the rest of the title.

[Muhler]

Originally Posted by wartenberg7

Perhaps IA attends the Queen of Denmark´s Golden Jubilee celebrations in September and we will be able to see her wear it for the 1st time...!

We may certainly hope so, and that would indeed be a logic reason to present her with the order.
Which normally is only presented to foreign heads of states when they come visiting.

It would also give Ingrid Alexandra a good opportunity to get some practice in a friendly setting and among friends, where any mistakes she may make will have virtually no consequence.
As such I wonder the next time the DRF or SRF is visiting Norway that IA will get a prominent host role, like escorting a foreign royal around for a couple of events?
Or accompany one or both her parents to Sweden or DK on an official visit and have a few roles to practice in a foreign setting. Where she again would be among friends and any mistakes will be forgiven.

The reason I have omitted the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain is that the Nordic monarchies help each other when new members needs practice. We have seen that many times. For example we saw it with Daniel when he was new on the job.

[Tatiana Maria]

Originally Posted by Alisa

Anyone know why Magnus was not wearing orders but Marius Borg was?

I thought Marius Borg Høiby only received commemorative medals, not orders. Can anyone confirm that?

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

They were looking at this (link).

More photos of the ballroom in post 300 BTW.

They were also looking at the choir at the gallery.

Stunning!

[wartenberg7]

Originally Posted by Muhler

We may certainly hope so, and that would indeed be a logic reason to present her with the order.
Which normally is only presented to foreign heads of states when they come visiting.

Well, not quite. I think many Crown Princes as well as their wives assumed this order long before they ascended the throne; both parents of Princess Ingrid already have this order, too. Even Märtha Louise received it a long, long time ago as a young Princess - and she will never be a head of state...

The King of Sweden also awarded CP Haakon (although he already was the immediate heir to the norwegian throne, of course) the Order of Seraphim when he was just 20.

When it comes to your remark about IAs possible taking part in major royal functions I think that would be highly unlikely for the next few years until she has finished her studies, graduated or something.
My guess is that the Princess will appear from time to time at royal jubilees, anniversaries or birthdays, but will mainly concentrate on her education in the near future. I guess her parents will also do everything they could to shield her from royal duties and the public spotlight as long as possible!
Everything will change for her, of course, when she has finished university and The King has died some day.

[Somebody]

Originally Posted by crm2317

Also technically without the Prince of Wales too but that would be very odd lol.

This picture didn't include all direct heirs bit the youngest heirs in each family as both Elisaberh and Amalia are first in line while Ingrid, Estelle and Charles are second. So George would be the one missing (as well as Joseph-Wenzel and Jacques next to the other metioned heirs: Christian and Leonot).

Originally Posted by Tatiana Maria

I thought Marius Borg Høiby only received commemorative medals, not orders. Can anyone confirm that?

Marius is not wearing an order. The difference between the brothers is is in the type of costume. Marius is wearing the traditional white tie outfit while Sverre Magnus, as a minor, is not.

The family picture showed this best.

[Prinsara]

Originally Posted by Prinsara

I want a fancy dancing party with peers and friends for IA, but there's no guarantee what pandemic restrictions will actually allow.

I'm glad she got it, even in lovely June. What a brilliant evening (and I hope it was fun).

[Susan D]

The "heirs" photograph is not okay because Christian, Leonor, Jacques, William & George and Josef-Wenzel are not there.

[JR76]

Originally Posted by Muhler

As such I wonder the next time the DRF or SRF is visiting Norway that IA will get a prominent host role, like escorting a foreign royal around for a couple of events?

Princess Ingrid already hosted a smaller event aged 16 when she guided the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge around her sculpture park.

Correction - Ingrid was 14.

[Prinsara]

Originally Posted by JR76

Princess Ingrid already hosted a smaller event aged 16 when she guided the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge around her sculpture park.

She was 14 at the time, wasn't she? It was 4 years ago.

[JR76]

Originally Posted by Prinsara

She was 14 at the time, wasn't she? It was 4 years ago.

Oh yes, you're right!

[Prinsara]

Although I think she did it with Sonja tagging along, so she may have yet to do a true solo hosting duty. Still more to come from The Princess.

[Alisa]

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

He has the King's silver jubilee medal from 2016.

Video of it here (link).

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We are live inside the palace for some entertainment (the ball will be private BTW).
Watch the NRK-link in post 300.

Thank you. I would have thought that for family events he could have worn it

The heirs photo is just too cute with little Charles..