The new babys godparents

[bbb]

i'm pleased they kept it to close friends and family, as it should be. This is a religious occation and picking someone for how it "looks" or "paying back" would certainly not be in keeping with the vows and trust a Godparent should be chosen. I mean no disrespect jmo
So many royals attending perhaps shows their love and respect for the family and people of Norway

 

[Alisa]

Why is it strange, Frederik is already Ingrids Godfather and Margrethe is Haakons godmother. I would say its "stranger" that Prince Constantijn was not chosen since Haakon is godfather of Eloise, but one clearly does not choose godparents just so one can be chosen in return. Victoria is also comming, noone thinks its "strange" that she or one of her siblings is not godmother this time.

I didn't expect Frederik (and subsequently Victoria) to "double duty" and be godparents to Sverre. However with Mary and Queen Margrethe also coming, I thought either women would be chosen.

 

[Zonk]

Perhaps Frederick is coming because he didn't make Ingrid's ceremony and due to his friendship with Haakon. Also, isn't Margethe currently in Norway on vacation...it would look a little weird for her to be there and not stop by so to speak.

All in all...excellent choices. Although I am surprised by the Maxima choice. Wasn't too surprised when she picked Mathilde..they seem to have made a connection. I don't think I have ever seen a pic of Mette Marit and Maximia. Not to say that they don't have a relationship of course

 

[kwanfan]

Perhaps Frederick is coming because he didn't make Ingrid's ceremony and due to his friendship with Haakon. Also, isn't Margethe currently in Norway on vacation...it would look a little weird for her to be there and not stop by so to speak.

All in all...excellent choices. Although I am surprised by the Maxima choice. Wasn't too surprised when she picked Mathilde..they seem to have made a connection. I don't think I have ever seen a pic of Mette Marit and Maximia. Not to say that they don't have a relationship of course

There were pictures last year of Haakon and Mette-Marit, along with Ingrid, sailing with Willem-Alexander, Maxima, and Catharina-Amelia. I think Maxima was still pregnant with Alexia.

 

[Charlotte1]

All in all...excellent choices. Although I am surprised by the Maxima choice. Wasn't too surprised when she picked Mathilde..they seem to have made a connection. I don't think I have ever seen a pic of Mette Marit and Maximia. Not to say that they don't have a relationship of course

In one of the threads Larzen ( I think) has posted pictures of Willem-Alexander, Maxima, his brother Constantijn and Laurentien holidaying in Norway with Haakon and Mette-Marit in 2004. Also posted were pictures of Haakon and Mette-Marit in The Netherlands holidaying with WA and Maxima in 2005. Since these couples choose to spend their free time socialising ( not just official functions) I think it would be safe to say they're friends and reasonably close.

 

[Zonk]

Then that makes sense. There are so many favorites to keep tabs on, threads to read, not enough time. Thanks everyone

 

[Aussie Princess]

Wow, I can't believe Princess Mary is not definetly-for-sure-no-doubt godmother! This must mean that New Idea magazine lied to me! *faints*