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

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by Susan D

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

Of course it would have been lovely if all of the above had been there-but they were not.

So the Heirs who did come took a photo together and I think it's a beautiful one.

[polyesco]

Some of the gifts
https://mobile.twitter.com/Heaven_Le...44032097185793

[CyrilVladisla]

Princess Ingrid Alexandra was very poised and confident.
It would be a Joyous occasion if Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has a brand new tiara.

[Lady Daly]

Originally Posted by ROYAL NORWAY

This post will change during the evening:

Oh my lord, photo taken this evening - VG-article (link).

This truly is an historical photo!!

[MARG]

Originally Posted by LadyFinn

This is the biggest version of the photo of the heirs so far, there you can see Estelle's headband a little better
https://image.svenskdam.se/estellein...compression=80

The headband and belt look like sprigs off CP Victoria's gown. A sweet but not cloying gesture.

Originally Posted by Tatiana Maria

Watching the princess's speech, she is indeed extremely relaxed and comfortable as a public speaker.

She seems to have been well prepared for her future role and is both comfortable and confident delivering her speech. That is one thing I have always admired about Victoria and Daniel, they are bringing up their daughter in a natural way but having her present at many official engagements. I think growing into the future is so much better than being deluged at 18 as Victoria was.

Originally Posted by Prinsara

Then perhaps it was not ironic, but either Princess Ragnhild's way of apologizing or Princess Ragnhild's way of ensuring the future Queen Regnant of Norway would be as regal and suitable as flipping possible. (Or both.)

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Not an apology nor fate but rather a royal who sees no need for a tiara in the future of her children and their children, but as a royal of her time, she has returned a family heirloom to the family. Ingrid-Alexandra wears it well and the top of the loops seem to create a halo effect, very lovely.

That is not to say that time and family had healed all wounds, In fact, I rather think they had. And, what a remarkable gift to mark I-A's majority than presenting her with such a beautiful tiara that she wears like a Queen. I have to admit I was initially surprised at the reuse of gowns but then again, a great show of couture straight out of the fashion houses would not be sympathetic to the people of Norway.

The world is coming out of a worldwide pandemic and looks to be heading into a worldwide recession. Now is not the time for conspicuous consumption and many others present had "shopped their closet" or in I-A's case, their mother's closet". I loved CP Mary's tiara and gown very much and hey, what can you say about "big bird".

[tihkon2]

Still wondering if there was any significance to all the Greek and Bulgarian young folks being there besides family friendship....

[mybags]

Originally Posted by tihkon2

Still wondering if there was any significance to all the Greek and Bulgarian young folks being there besides family friendship....

I don't think so. Rosario Nadal and Pavlos of Greece are both godparents to Prince Sverre Magnus. Naturally, they are all friends.

[Lady Daly]

Princess Ingrid Alexandra and King Harald leading royal procession to the Banqueting Hall.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ce6rQ...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[Royalist.in.NC]

Originally Posted by IRIS1983

Queen Letizia and Marie Chantal have already coincided in public events, they were at the memorial for Prince Philip of Edinburgh, unfortunately, I have the feeling that they have no relationship, and even worse, their husbands, they do not appear to have a good relationship, that is sad .King Felipe is the godfather of the baptism, his attendance is justified, and I imagine that Queen Letizia will not go attend because she has events on her agenda. The reason for her non-attendance is not Marie Chantal.

Isn’t this the day that Leonor is returning from school? As a mom, I think it is more important for Letizia to be there for her. No one seems to be upset that Phillipe didn’t attend. Felipe is her godfather.

[Kingen]

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.



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.

Indeed, the most common is during state visits or official visits.

But I'm not surprised that IA was awarded the Order of the Elephant. Her father received the same order from Queen Margrethe on his 18th birthday on July 20th 1991 (which she attended).

Also Crown Princess Victoria received the Order of the Elephant on her 18th birthday on July 14th 1995, that time probably handed over by Queen Ingrid. At that day she also received the Order of St Olav from her godfather King Harald.

King Carl Gustaf awarded the Order of the Seraphim to Crown Prince Frederik and Haakon on June 2nd 1993. So not their 18th birthdays, but they are at least in the twenties, and not during a state visit.

[LadyFinn]

Originally Posted by MARG

She seems to have been well prepared for her future role and is both comfortable and confident delivering her speech. That is one thing I have always admired about Victoria and Daniel, they are bringing up their daughter in a natural way but having her present at many official engagements. I think growing into the future is so much better than being deluged at 18 as Victoria was.

Victoria and Daniel are raising Estelle the similar way with publicity as Victoria was raised. Victoria handed the Victoria Scholarship on her birthday for the first time when she was eight years old. She has attended the National Day events and the public celebration of The King's birthday as a child just like Estelle. King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia took their children to movie premieres and they posed with their parents for the press. Victoria inaugurated the Forest House in Skansen with her schoolmates when she was eleven years old. Victoria attended the gala dinner of the Norwegian State Visit to Sweden when she was fourteen years old.
Victoria and her siblings at the official photo of the State Visit from Israel in May 1990
https://www.kungahuset.se/images/18....DBVmaKk-nh.jpg

Estelle looks very dignified
https://www.imago-images.de/bild/st/0161120618/w.jpg

Gallery from yesterday
Imago-Images

[Duc_et_Pair]

Originally Posted by Royalist.in.NC

Isn’t this the day that Leonor is returning from school? As a mom, I think it is more important for Letizia to be there for her. No one seems to be upset that Phillipe didn’t attend. Felipe is her godfather.

It is just media framing, painting down Letizia as jealous with a grudge against the her cousine Marie-Chantal. From earlier grand events we have seen that Letizia feels perfectly comfortable with her peers.

[Lee-Z]

Thank you everyone who posted and sharedthe lovely pics and videos with additional comments on who was who and what was what
Lovely to see the NRF as a close family together

Originally Posted by Tatiana Maria

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.

...a thought: maybe currently speaking english in their family is used most often when talking to Mr. Verrett, and i assume he speaks American english? Often you tend to copy language usage from people you interact with personally..

[W.Y.CII]

NRF always speak American English. Harald probably got that when he's in US during WWII, and Haakon had studied in US and has AE accent as well, same for Mette-Marit.

[wartenberg7]

Originally Posted by MARG

Not an apology nor fate but rather a royal who sees no need for a tiara in the future of her children and their children, but as a royal of her time, she has returned a family heirloom to the family. Ingrid-Alexandra wears it well and the top of the loops seem to create a halo effect, very lovely.

I don´t think it was Prcss Ragnhild`s personal wish for her great niece to receive it, but her family which is both not royal nor will hardly attend any major functions, especially as their mother/ grandmother is long gone.

[Muhler]

Not to mention the greatest of all teachers when it comes to languages: TV, movies, music and now of course the Net. - Foreign movies are subtitled in Norway with American productions being dominant, so people tend to learn American-English by ear.

[JGio]

Originally Posted by wartenberg7

I don´t think it was Prcss Ragnhild`s personal wish for her great niece to receive it, but her family which is both not royal nor will hardly attend any major functions, especially as their mother/ grandmother is long gone.

As far as I understood, Princess Astrid said so. I believe she’s a credible and reliable source.

[LadyFinn]

Originally Posted by wartenberg7

I don´t think it was Prcss Ragnhild`s personal wish for her great niece to receive it, but her family which is both not royal nor will hardly attend any major functions, especially as their mother/ grandmother is long gone.

Princess Ragnhild’s children gave the tiara to Princess Ingrid Alexandra as their gift on her 18th birthday. “Princess Ragnhild wanted Ingrid Alexandra to have Grandmother’s tiara,” said Princess Astrid.
Wearing her great-great-grandmother’s tiara - The Royal House of Norway

[Annine]

Note that the gift from the King and queen , the bracelet Ingrid is wearing, in white gold and diamonds, also has belonged to princess Ragnhild.

Haakon and Marta Lorentzen did attend, and as far as I could see she wore no historic jewellery, so it seems much has been given back.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by LadyFinn

Princess Ragnhild’s children gave the tiara to Princess Ingrid Alexandra as their gift on her 18th birthday. “Princess Ragnhild wanted Ingrid Alexandra to have Grandmother’s tiara,” said Princess Astrid.
Wearing her great-great-grandmother’s tiara - The Royal House of Norway

One wonders why Princess Ragnhild did not leave the tiara directly to the Princess if that was her wish.