Well, Norway's future Queen regnant (who will most likely be our fourth monarch since the independence in 1905) is to be confirmed today, and although I don't believe in any god, I must say that I am pretty excited about the history of it.
The programme/television-coverage:
The country's largest TV-Channel, NRK1: News anchor, Rima Iraki (born 1982) & actress and programme host, Selma Ibrahim (born 1995), both new to royal coverage, are live from a studio at The The Palace Square. There they will be joined by NRK's Royal Correspondent/commentator/expert, Kristi Marie Skrede (in her late 40s/early 50s, used to be pretty balanced, but has now turned into what I would describe as visibly pro-monarchy in her style) & News anchor, Åsa Vartdal (born 1976), who presented The Regent-Couple's Golden Wedding Anniversary broadcast last year.
11-12 AM Norwegian time, CEST (one hour ahead of current UK time, BST): Sends live from The Palace Square.
12-13: Broadcasts The Confirmation service live from The Palace Chapel.
13-13:30: Sends live from The Palace Square.
13:30-14:45: Broadcasts the greetings/royal-procession and speeches from the official luncheon.
The guests will be greeted by the royals in Speilsalen (the Music Hall). - See the two first photos in this gallery (
link).
They will then walk into the Smal Dining Room. - Photos of the room:
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And then into the Smal Ballroom. - Photos of the room:
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And then into the The Great Ballroom. - Photos of the room:
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And then into the Banqueting Hall. - Photos of the room:
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The royal procession (headed by Lord Chamberlain, Gry Mølleskog) will go through the same beautiful rooms. And after entering the Banqueting Hall, The King and most likely The Crown Prince will give speeches, followed by the National/Royal Anthems.
14:45-16:05: Sends live from The Palace Square.
Also live on TV2 News Channel from 10 AM, where News anchor, Elin Ludvigsen is live from The Palace Square.
Usually very pro-monarchy in her style, and has together with TV2's now late Royal Expert Kjell Arne Totland, covered several Norwegian royal events.
One can read more about NRK/TV2 in post 80.
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Information about The Palace Chapel (
RH-article-link).
BTW, at the beginning of the video where CP MM is speaking, one can see a clip from CP Haakon's confirmation service.
The third press-release from the court (
link).
Quote:
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[...] The Princess has received her confirmation instruction at the Asker Church congregation under the direction of Provost Tor Øystein Våland and Vicar Karoline Astrup. The confirmation service in the Palace Chapel will be led by the Bishop of Oslo, Kari Veiteberg, and the Praeses of the Norwegian Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien. [...]
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Read about that position here (
English Wikipedia article-link).
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The coverage in Norway so far: Been several articles and talk about it. And with the exception of a few republican commentators who are whining about that ''The Princess is having such a terrible life because she can't choose her own profession or how/if she wants to be confirmed, everyone seems to be pretty positive about it.''
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Originally Posted by JR76
Yes, that is Prince Carl Bernadotte.
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by gerry
I am curious and wonder if anyone on the forum can explain why the Princess Ingrid Alexandra is being confirmed in a bunad while her father, grandfather and great aunts were not? The bunad and the documentary of its making are stunning by the way! |
I've written quite a lot about bunads in posts 38, 45, 49, 52 and 85! But will write more about it for you after the confirmation (perhaps tomorrow).
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And yes, will post live links if available (if not others do it before me).
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