Mette-Marits visit to Malawi; January 2005

[pdas1201]

some more...

 

[Alexandria]

Thanks Lyonnaise and pdas1201 for all the pictures. Mette-Marit seems to be enjoying herself very much and the children seem to be enjoying her a lot, too!

 

[pdas1201]

Day 3

Princess Mette Marit visited the Wards for malnutrition and the maternity ward at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital

 

[pdas1201]

Princess Mette Marit also visited Chiradzulu District Hospital and met representatives from Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF).

 

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Princess Mette Marit visited Nasfarm, an organization which is based on local farmer's clubs

 

[Lyonnaise]

Still some more from Day 2 that haven't been posted.

BLANTYRE, MALAWI - JANUARY 24: HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrives at a concert at the French Cultural Centre January 24, 2005 in Blantyre, Malawi. The princess is in Malawi until January 27, accompanied by the Norwegian Development Minister Ms. Hilde F. Johnson, focusing on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, and to study the response from Malawian authorities in cooperation with Norway and international organizations.

 

[Lyonnaise]

BLANTYRE, MALAWI - JANUARY 25: HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway visits patients at Queen Elizibeth Hospital on January 25, 2005 in Blantyre, Malawi. Many of the patients are suffering from ailments such as malnutrition and AIDS, they wait out-side for a few hours every day whilst the wards are cleaned, these are the lucky ones: Some of the patients are still waiting to be treated and have camped outside the hospital for up to three weeks.The princess is in Malawi until January 27, accompanied by the Norwegian Development Minister, Ms Hilde F. Johnson, focusing on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa and to study the response to this from Malawian authorities in cooperation with Norway and International Organisations.

 

[Lyonnaise]

After posting these pictures, I just have to say how impressed I am with Mette-Marit. She's a great ambassador for Norway. I'm not sure why, but I get the impression that Mette-Marit is more at ease when she's outside of Norway. She always seems to glow and seem so much more confident when she's abroad. (She blew me away when she was in Iceland)

 

[Reina]

Now some of you may know that I am not one to compare anyone to Diana, but I kind of have to make an exception in this case. Of all the princesses she seems the one that is more close and open w/ the ppl. Way to go MM!

 

[Dennism]

Yes, I agree. Very impressed with Mette-Marit. Thanks for all of the photos from today´s activities.

 

[pdas1201]

BLANTYRE, MALAWI - JANUARY 24: HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrives at a concert at the French Cultural Centre January 24, 2005 in Blantyre, Malawi. The princess is in Malawi until January 27, accompanied by the Norwegian Development Minister Ms. Hilde F. Johnson, focusing on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, and to study the response from Malawian authorities in cooperation with Norway and international organizations.

More pics from the same event

I absolutely agree with everyone about Mette Marit. She is in her element. The way she relates to the people is amazing. She is definately one of my favorite princesses.

Keep it up, Mette Marit!!!

 

[pdas1201]

Pics from Colourpress

 

[linda81]

Maybe what we are seeing now is what Haakon saw in her along time ago and knew that she would be good for the "top job" !!

I like her and her unassuming ways. I think she is a perfect princess for these modern times.
Linda 81

 

[Reina]

Maybe what we are seeing now is what Haakon saw in her along time ago and knew that she would be good for the "top job" !!

I like her and her unassuming ways. I think she is a perfect princess for these modern times.
Linda 81

You make an excellent point!

 

[norwegianne]

I think this trip also gives her the chance to spread her wings a bit, if you know what I mean. On most of the other trips she has had someone else from the royal family there to lean on, here she doesn't. Now she has to stand on her own, and, in my opinion, she does so in an excellent manner.

She has had time to grow into her role, and know what is expected of her much more than she did when she first became the crown princess, and I think that is important. You don't become another person overnight. It takes time, and I think that's part of what we're seeing now.

 

[pdas1201]

Pics from Day 4

 

[pdas1201]

more pics...

 

[Lyonnaise]

HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Malawi

MUA, MALAWI - JANUARY 26: Crown Princess Mette-Marit is crowned a Malawian princess by the 'Queen' of the village at Mua Mission on January 26, 2005 in Malawi. The princess is in Malawi until January 27, accompanied by the Norwegian Development Minister, Ms Hilde F. Johnson, focusing on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa and to study the response to this from Malawian authorities in cooperation with Norway and International Organisations.

 

[pdas1201]

More pics from Day 4, taken in Mua Mission

 

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Mette visiting the Alinafe Community Hospital

 

[Dennism]

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who is on a visit to Malawi, was on Wednesday appointed Zulu Princess by Zulu Queen Kachindomoto. The appointment to Princess of Malawi came after three days of study of the work against HIV/Aids.

The Crown Princess was given a shield, a spear and a wooden scepter, together with a pearl embroidered headdress and a Zulu necklace and a matching armband from the Ngoni district.

Queen Kachindomoto is the first woman Zulu chief in Malawi.Crown Princess Mette Marit has been accompanied to Malawi by Norway's Minister of International Development, Hilde Frafjord Johnson.

 

[Alexandria]

Thanks for all these pictures pdas1201 and Lyonnaise!

Mette-Marit looks like she is really enjoying herself in Malawi and getting right into the culture and spirit of Malawi.

Sometimes I see pictures of royals abroad and they seem downright bored, as if they're counting down the days until they can get back to the palace. While I can understand that being away from your own bed and your family can be difficult, I really appreciate royals who really try to get a taste of the culture and people of the nations they are visiting.

Amazing what effect a little bit of enthusiasm (a lot it seems in Mette-Marit's case) has on the people whom you're visiting and on yourself.

 

[Larzen]

From colourpress

 

[Larzen]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Really the worst outfit during the trip so far, the colour is bland and then the sillly bow, and the hair...sigh, Well this trip is not about clothes anyway[/font]


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[Larzen]

1-5 Crown Princess Mette-Marit visits Kawale Hospital and meets a young boy on the final day of her visit to Malawi.
6 Crown Princess Mette-Marit meets President Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika at his Palace for an audience on the final day of her visit to Malawi.

 

[Alexandria]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Really the worst outfit during the trip so far, the colour is bland and then the sillly bow[/font]

Hope she's not picking up on Mabel's bow "habit!"

 

[Mandy]

I would like to thank everyone who has posted pictures, articles and comments to make this thread very interesting and informative.

 

[norwegianne]

Crown Princess Mette-Marit says that this is the worst she has ever witnessed: http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=264520

The trip to Malawi is something that she will remember for a long time. When she gets home she is going to talk to Marius about it, and tell him about the difference for children around the world.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit can also see herself on more trips like this one, because she is interested in subjects like this one, and they have been part of her education. She also feels that, as HIV/AIDS is becoming slightly more angled towards women, it is women's duty to get involved in the campaign against it. (rough translation)

 

[Dennism]

Crown Princess Mette-Marit says that this is the worst she has ever witnessed

That would explain the looks in some of these photos. So sad for her and sad for all of those in Malawi:

 

[sara1981]

she looks nice!

like Princess Diana she always good work than Crown Princess! but Diana really popular Princess because she been work hard since her marriages to Prince Charles in 1981-1997 no other Royals beat to Princess Diana because Diana is first popular Princess! the paparazzi always following Princess Diana for 15 years since 1981-1997 what Diana been visit on state trips and Diana hold baby in Angola after Diana divorces from Prince Charles but mostly people love Diana lots than any crown Princess.

Sara Boyce