Norwegian Royal Family Current Events Part 3: May 2018 -

[Annine]

The King and Crown Princess had lunch with President Obama and PM Jonas Gahr Støre at Bygdøy royal farm. President Obama is in Oslo for a lecture he had last night in Oslo Spektrum

Obama møter kong Harald, statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre og kronprinsesse Mette-Marit på Bygdøy Kongs

Tysdag formiddag åt Obama lunsj på Bygdø kongsgård, saman med statsministeren, kong Harald og kronprinsessa.

www.nrk.no

Obama spiste lunsj med kongen

Barack Obama spiste lunsj med kong Harald, kronprinsesse Mette-Marit og statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre på Bygdøy kongsgård.

www.vg.no

The Queen is in Kristiansand and Crown Prince in Innlandet for other engagements today

 

[iceflower]

King Harald and Crown Princess Mette-Marit received former US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at Bygdø Royal Farm today, May 13:

Det Norske Kongehuset on Instagram: "Kongen og Kronprinsessen tok imot USAs tidligere president Barack Obama og statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre på Bygdø Kongsgård. USAs tidligere president er på besøk i Norge i forbindelse med et foredrag. Obama mott

421 likes, 4 comments - detnorskekongehus on May 13, 2025: "Kongen og Kronprinsessen tok imot USAs tidligere president Barack Obama og statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre på Bygdø Kongsgård. USAs tidligere president er på besøk i Norge i forbindelse med et foredrag. Obama mottok Nobels fredspris i...

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[iceflower]

King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attended a symposium marking the 100th anniversary of the Svalbard Act at Gamle Logen today, May 14:


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Svalbardloven 100 år

Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet inviterte til symposium i anledning at det i år er 100 år siden Svalbard ble en del av Norge. Deres Majesteter Kongen og Dronningen og Deres Kongelige Høyheter Kronprinsen og Kronprinsessen var til stede under arrangementet.

www.kongehuset.no

Later King Harald embarked the Royal Yacht Norge for inspection.

Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon were present as well:


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Det Norske Kongehuset on Instagram: "Kongeskipet er klart for sommerens seilaser🇳🇴⚓️ Foto: Det kongelige hoff"

138 likes, 1 comments - detnorskekongehus on May 15, 2025: "Kongeskipet er klart for sommerens seilaser🇳🇴⚓️ Foto: Det kongelige hoff".

www.instagram.com

 

[An Ard Ri]

It was so nice to see them all together today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Svalbard Act at Gamle Logen.
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[Blog Real]

More photos from when King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon boarded the Royal Ship Norge. The ceremonial embarkation marks the official start of the season for the crew and captains.

Seglingssesongen til Kongeskipet er i gang

I ettermiddag gjekk Hans Majestet Kongen, Hennar Majestet Dronninga og Den Høgvørde Kronprinsen om bord på Kongeskipet Norge. Den høgtidelege embarkeringa markerer at sesongen offisielt er i gang for mannskap og befal.

www.kongehuset.no

 

[iceflower]

Queen Sonja attended the opening of the exhibition “From tableware to contemporary ceramics” at the Queen Sonja Art Stable today, May 27, Princess Astrid and her cute little companion attended as well:


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Samtidskeramikk i Ridehuset

Den 6. februar åpnet Hennes Majestet Dronningen første del av utstillingen "Ved Kongens bord. Fra bordstell til samtidskeramikk". I kveld var turen kommet til samtidskeramikken.

www.kongehuset.no

 

[iceflower]

King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon watched the King's Guard holding their drill display at the Palace Square today, June 6:


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In the afternoon Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted an afternoon tea at Oscarshall on the occasion of choreographer Jiří Kylián and author Haruki Murakami’s visit to Norway:


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En ettermiddag på Oscarshall

Hennes Majestet Dronningen og Hennes Kongelige Høyhet Kronprinsessen inviterte i dag til “Afternoon at Oscarshall” i anledning koreograf Jiří Kylián og forfatter Haruki Murakamis besøk til Norge.

www.kongehuset.no

– Ingen tvil om at hun følger med

Kronprinsesse Mette-Marit i viral kjendisfavoritt.

www.kk.no

Dronningen og kronprinsessen bød stjerneforfatter og norsk filmikon på te og kaker

TV 2 Nyheter Livestudio - Siste nytt i dag

www.tv2.no

And this evening King Harald and Prince Sverre Magnus attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Norway and Italy at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo:


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- Ikke typisk kongelig

Kong Harald og prins Sverre Magnus er på plass for å se Norge mot Italia på Ullevål stadion.

www.seher.no

Gispet da hun så det

Både kjendiser og kongelige var på plass da Norge knuste Italia.

www.dagbladet.no

 

[Annine]

Queen Sonja looks so youthful and fresh in her white suit and her daughter in law so frumpy, nothing looks good when you do not stand up straight.

Video of The King and Prince Sverre Magnus (a duo we have almost never seen together) arriving to the game at Ullevål in pouring rain, Norway leads 3-0 but still more than enough time to mess it up as usual

Her ankommer kong Harald

Kong Harald og prins Sverre Magnus ankommer før kampen mot Italia.

www.tv2.no

Kongen måper

Kongen måper av 3-0 til Norge mot Italia.

www.tv2.no

 

[Blog Real]

More photos of King Harald V and Prince Sverre Magnus during the men's international football match between Norway and Italy at Ullevaal Stadium.

- Ikke typisk kongelig

Kong Harald og prins Sverre Magnus er på plass for å se Norge mot Italia på Ullevål stadion.

www.seher.no

Photos shared by the Royal House:

Det Norske Kongehuset on Instagram: "⚽️⚽️⚽️ For en kamp! VM-drømmen lever, og det kokte på Ullevaal da Norge slo Italia.🇳🇴🤝🇮🇹 📸: Eirik Flaaris Johansen / NTB, Cornelius Poppe / NTB og Det kongelige hoff"

35K likes, 105 comments - detnorskekongehus on June 6, 2025: "⚽️⚽️⚽️ For en kamp! VM-drømmen lever, og det kokte på Ullevaal da Norge slo Italia.🇳🇴🤝🇮🇹 📸: Eirik Flaaris Johansen / NTB, Cornelius Poppe / NTB og Det kongelige hoff".

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[iceflower]

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted the traditional friendship match between Team Skaugum, Asker Unified, Furuset Regnbuen and Strømsgodset TI at Skaugum today, June 11.
Prince Sverre Magnus participated as well:


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Kjendiskampen med kongefamilien er i gang

Den tradisjonsrike kampen arrangert av «Team Skaugum» går onsdag av stabelen.

www.dagbladet.no

Kjendiskampen med kongefamilien er i gang

Den tradisjonsrike kampen arrangert av «Team Skaugum» går onsdag av stabelen.

www.seher.no

Fotballfest på Skaugum - VGTV

For tiende gang inviterer Team Skaugum til fotballfest på Skaugum Arena. Team Skaugum, som legger bak seg ni år med svake resultater, har virkelig slått på stortromma og forsterket troppen før årets kamp. Kronprins Haakon, Prins Sverre Magnus, Jan Åge Fjørtoft og fotballpresident Lise Klavenes...

tv.vg.no

 

[Blog Real]

More photos and video:

Fotballglede på Skaugum

Det ble en dag fylt med glede, samhold og fotballfest da Team Skaugum ønsket velkommen til fotballcup på Skaugum Arena. Arrangementet markerte samtidig tiårsjubileet for den årlige vennskapskampen på Skaugum.

www.kongehuset.no

Det Norske Kongehuset on Instagram: "⚽️Fotballglede på Skaugum! 🎉 Tiårsjubilèet for vennskapskampen på Skaugum ble feirer med fotballcup der Team Skaugum tok imot lagene Asker Unified, Furuset Regnbuen og Strømsgodset TI. Tusen takk til spillere,

423 likes, 6 comments - detnorskekongehus on June 12, 2025: "⚽️Fotballglede på Skaugum! 🎉 Tiårsjubilèet for vennskapskampen på Skaugum ble feirer med fotballcup der Team Skaugum tok imot lagene Asker Unified, Furuset Regnbuen og Strømsgodset TI. Tusen takk til spillere, supportere og alle som...

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[Annine]

19.06.2025

Norwegian Red Cross

Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus visit the Norwegian Red Cross as their emergency teams are getting ready for the summer holidays (Kadettangen in Sandvika, 13:00).

During the visit, the royal siblings will be shown first aid and see how search and rescue operations take place at sea. They will also meet volunteers from different parts of the Red Cross.

Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og prins Sverre Magnus skal på jobb sammen

Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og prins Sverre Magnus skal åpne sommerberedskapen neste uke.

www.vg.no

 

[Annine]

There will be an official visit from the President of France and Mrs Macron, the Prime minister seems to be the host as it is not a State visit, but the King will host a gala dinner at the palace and the Queen, CP couple and Princess Ingrid Alexandra will attend that, and other parts of the visit. Mrs Macron and Queen Sonja will have their own program.

Frankrikes president på offisielt besøk til Noreg

Den franske presidenten Emmanuel Macron og hans kone Brigitte Macron kommer til Oslo 23. – 24. juni. Det er 41 år sidan førre gong ein fransk president var på offisielt besøk til Noreg.

www.kongehuset.no

French President on official visit to Norway
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron will come to Oslo on 23 and 24 June. It is 41 years since the last time a French president paid an official visit to Norway.

Press invitation from the Prime Minister's Office:
The Prime Minister will receive President Emmanuel Macron at Akershus Palace for a working lunch and a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office, before they are given a tour of the National Museum.

His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty Queen Sonja invite the presidential couple to a gala dinner at the Royal Palace. Macron and Støre will also attend a business event, followed by a press conference that will be broadcast live on regjerginga.no. Brigitte Macron will have her own program together with Queen Sonja.

- I am looking forward to the visit, which will take place the day before the NATO summit in The Hague. In uncertain times, it is especially important to be able to talk about common interests and priorities. Norway and France are close allies and partners in Europe. We stand together in the fight for Ukraine's freedom and independence. Among other things, France, together with the United Kingdom, is leading the effort to coordinate the European support players for Ukraine, in which Norway also participated, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Støre and Macron are meeting to discuss, among other things, the good relationship between Norway and France, defense and security, and the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.

- Cooperation between Norway and France is becoming increasingly closer, deeper and broader. Over the past year, we have strengthened cooperation on green industry and green transition, and on defense and security. On international issues, France and Norway are very much in agreement on the need to preserve multilateral cooperation and stand up for international law, says Støre.

Cooperation between France and Norway on the green transition, green transition, energy and culture will also be on the agenda.

 

[Stefan]

There will be an official visit from the President of France and Mrs Macron, the Prime minister seems to be the host as it is not a State visit, but the King will host a gala dinner at the palace and the Queen, CP couple and Princess Ingrid Alexandra will attend that, and other parts of the visit. Mrs Macron and Queen Sonja will have their own program.

Frankrikes president på offisielt besøk til Noreg

Den franske presidenten Emmanuel Macron og hans kone Brigitte Macron kommer til Oslo 23. – 24. juni. Det er 41 år sidan førre gong ein fransk president var på offisielt besøk til Noreg.

www.kongehuset.no

French President on official visit to Norway
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron will come to Oslo on 23 and 24 June. It is 41 years since the last time a French president paid an official visit to Norway.

Press invitation from the Prime Minister's Office:
The Prime Minister will receive President Emmanuel Macron at Akershus Palace for a working lunch and a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office, before they are given a tour of the National Museum.

His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty Queen Sonja invite the presidential couple to a gala dinner at the Royal Palace. Macron and Støre will also attend a business event, followed by a press conference that will be broadcast live on regjerginga.no. Brigitte Macron will have her own program together with Queen Sonja.

- I am looking forward to the visit, which will take place the day before the NATO summit in The Hague. In uncertain times, it is especially important to be able to talk about common interests and priorities. Norway and France are close allies and partners in Europe. We stand together in the fight for Ukraine's freedom and independence. Among other things, France, together with the United Kingdom, is leading the effort to coordinate the European support players for Ukraine, in which Norway also participated, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Støre and Macron are meeting to discuss, among other things, the good relationship between Norway and France, defense and security, and the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.

- Cooperation between Norway and France is becoming increasingly closer, deeper and broader. Over the past year, we have strengthened cooperation on green industry and green transition, and on defense and security. On international issues, France and Norway are very much in agreement on the need to preserve multilateral cooperation and stand up for international law, says Støre.

Cooperation between France and Norway on the green transition, green transition, energy and culture will also be on the agenda.

As it says Gala will it be white tie? Or is that too much to hope?

 

[Minister of Court]

I wonder. Has the visit been designated as ’official’ instead of ’state’ to spare the King? Protocol-wise Macron’s counterpart is Harald, not the Prime Minister. And Sonja hosting Mrs Macron suggests that this is a state visit in all but name.

 

[iceflower]

Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus visited the Norwegian Red Cross at Kadettangen in Sandvika today, June 19:


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** gettyimages: Princess Ingrid Alexandra And Prince Sverre Magnus Open The Red Cross's Summer **

Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og prins Sverre Magnus sammen på jobb

Søsknene åpner Røde Kors’ sommerberedskap.

www.vg.no

Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og prins Sverre Magnus åpner sommerberedskapen - VGTV

Åpning av Røde Kors Hjelpekorps’ sommerberedskap på Kadettangen i Sandvika i Bærum. Prinsessen og prinsen vil få en demonstrasjon av førstehjelp, søk- og redning i sjøen.

tv.vg.no

Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og prins Sverre Magnus på Kadettangen

Det er første gang kronprinsbarna representerer alene sammen.

www.budstikka.no

Sommerberedskap med Røde Kors

Hennes Kongelige Høyhet Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og Prins Sverre Magnus åpnet sammen Røde Kors sin sommerberedskap under et arrangement på Kadettangen i Bærum.

www.kongehuset.no

Premier engagement à 2 pour Ingrid Alexandra et Sverre Magnus de Norvège, loin de leurs parents

EN IMAGES - Après avoir appris à briller chacun de leur côté, Ingrid Alexandra et Sverre Magnus de Norvège se sont retrouvés pour un premier engagement à deux, afin de retrouver les secouristes de la Croix-Rouge.

www.parismatch.com

 

[Blog Real]

More photos of Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus for the Norwegian Red Cross at Kadettangen in Sandvika.

Dukket opp: Historisk

Søskenparet på jobb alene for første gang.

www.seher.no

Ingrid Alexandra og Sverre Magnus afsted for første gang uden mor og far

De kongelige søskende er for første gang på job sammen uden mor og far.

www.billedbladet.dk

Photos on the Royal House's Instagram:

Det Norske Kongehuset on Instagram: "Sammen åpnet Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og Prins Sverre Magnus Røde Kors sin sommerberedskap på Kadettangen i Bærum🛟☀️ Røde Kors Hjelpekorps er den største frivillige aktøren innen den norske redningstjenesten.

1,038 likes, 7 comments - detnorskekongehus on June 19, 2025: "Sammen åpnet Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og Prins Sverre Magnus Røde Kors sin sommerberedskap på Kadettangen i Bærum🛟☀️ Røde Kors Hjelpekorps er den største frivillige aktøren innen den norske redningstjenesten. Hjelpekorpset rykker...

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[Hans-Rickard]

I wonder. Has the visit been designated as ’official’ instead of ’state’ to spare the King? Protocol-wise Macron’s counterpart is Harald, not the Prime Minister. And Sonja hosting Mrs Macron suggests that this is a state visit in all but name.

That was my initial thought as well… But the King is clearly able to host incoming state visits and there is protocols established since long about what to do if the King has to bow out last minute…

I would have said that it is a political visit with an added dinner att the palace, hadn’t it been for the fact that Her Majesty and Mrs Macron will have their own programme…

This feels like a state visit in everything but name and perhaps some less ceremonial

 

[pkl]

That was my initial thought as well… But the King is clearly able to host incoming state visits and there is protocols established since long about what to do if the King has to bow out last minute…

I would have said that it is a political visit with an added dinner att the palace, hadn’t it been for the fact that Her Majesty and Mrs Macron will have their own programme…

This feels like a state visit in everything but name and perhaps some less ceremonial

They skip the ceremonial stuff, which in fact the Crown Prince and couple has been in charge of most of the last years anyways. In the official calendar of the royal house, it has always been white tie when "gallamiddag" and if it says "offisiell middag" it usually mean black tie. So right now I am sure there will be worn tiaras for the state banquet.

 

[Stefan]

They skip the ceremonial stuff, which in fact the Crown Prince and couple has been in charge of most of the last years anyways. In the official calendar of the royal house, it has always been white tie when "gallamiddag" and if it says "offisiell middag" it usually mean black tie. So right now I am sure there will be worn tiaras for the state banquet.

If not now we know who is guilty

 

[Annine]

I wonder. Has the visit been designated as ’official’ instead of ’state’ to spare the King? Protocol-wise Macron’s counterpart is Harald, not the Prime Minister. And Sonja hosting Mrs Macron suggests that this is a state visit in all but name.

To me it seems the visit is very hastily arranged, a french state visit, the first in more than 40 years, has been a political wish for many years and would certainly be anounced in good time if it was planned. Decking up the whole of Karl Johan with flags and military must take some time to plan I guess and now they can skip that, but still treat him with style with a gala dinner at the palace.

Secondly, the President of France is certainly one of the most politically important people at the moment, and I guess the PM wants all the time he can get with him. Certainly it is grand with a royal state visit but when there is no politicial power, the royals can lull about at tourist sights and the politicians dont care, but Macrons rare time in Norway must probably be used wiser with the people who make the decisions.

Birgitte and Queen Sonja seems to be very close, she has joined Queen Sonja for both official and also several private visits to Paris, and Macron told Haakon during a meeting his wife was a great admirer of his mother.

 

[Prinsara]

It’s nice to see the siblings together again, especially since Ingrid is leaving fairly soon.

 

[Annine]

The royal events today has been released

23.06.2025 Queen Sonja KunstStall
H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Crown Princess visit Queen Sonja KunstStall together with Mrs. Brigitte Macron in connection with the official visit from the President of France. They also meet students from the French School in Oslo (13:20)

23.06.2025 Munch Museum
H.M The Queen and H.R.H. The Crown Princess visit the Munch Museum together with Mrs. Brigitte Macron in connection with the official visit from the President of France (16.10)

23.06.2025 Roundtable conference
Official visit from France: H.R.H. The Crown Prince and H.R.H. Princess Ingrid Alexandra participate in a roundtable conference on energy and green transition at the National Museum in Oslo (16.15)

23.06.2025 Audience Official visit from France:
H.M. The King receives French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Mrs. Brigitte Macron in audience at the Royal Palace. H.M. Queen Sonja, TRH The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, H.R.H. Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner are also present (19.30).

23.06.2025 Gala Dinner
Official visit from France: TM The King and Queen hold a gala dinner in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Mrs. Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace. TRH The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, H.R.H. Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner are also present (20.00).

 

[iceflower]

Here are some galleries with photos and videos of several of today's events related to the French visit:



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Point de Vue on Instagram: "La reine Sonja, la princesse héritière Mette-Marit et Madame Brigitte Macron ont rencontré des jeunes élèves du Lycée Français d’Oslo. Une école qui accueille environ 650 élèves d’une cinquantaine de nationalités différent

193 likes, 4 comments - pointdevue on June 23, 2025: "La reine Sonja, la princesse héritière Mette-Marit et Madame Brigitte Macron ont rencontré des jeunes élèves du Lycée Français d’Oslo. Une école qui accueille environ 650 élèves d’une cinquantaine de nationalités différentes de la maternelle...

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Point de Vue on Instagram: "Le prince héritier Haakon de Norvège 🇳🇴 arrive accompagné de sa fille, la princesse Ingrid Alexandra au musée national d’Oslo. Ensemble, ils accueilleront le Président de la République 🇫🇷, Emmanuel Macron, à l’occasion d’u

171 likes, 5 comments - pointdevue on June 23, 2025: "Le prince héritier Haakon de Norvège 🇳🇴 arrive accompagné de sa fille, la princesse Ingrid Alexandra au musée national d’Oslo. Ensemble, ils accueilleront le Président de la République 🇫🇷, Emmanuel Macron, à l’occasion d’une table ronde sur...

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Point de Vue on Instagram: "Le prince héritier Haakon de Norvège 🇳🇴 accueille Emmanuel Macron. La rencontre au musée national d’Oslo est l’un des temps forts de la visite du Président de la République 🇫🇷 en Norvège. Aucun chef d’État français n’était

76 likes, 7 comments - pointdevue on June 23, 2025: "Le prince héritier Haakon de Norvège 🇳🇴 accueille Emmanuel Macron. La rencontre au musée national d’Oslo est l’un des temps forts de la visite du Président de la République 🇫🇷 en Norvège. Aucun chef d’État français n’était venu depuis François...

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Her tar Støre imot Macron i Norge

President Emmanuel Macron ble tatt imot av statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre på Akershus slott i Oslo sentrum mandag ettermiddag.

www.nettavisen.no

 

[Annine]

Sonja wears the Josephine tiara, Ingrid her whole collection again but in a new to her red dress and better hair, Mette-Marit in something white and frumpy with the Daisy bandau. Seems to be civil white tie, only 70 guests.
Mrs Macron elegant and Chic during the day and in the evening
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Sonja also wears the earrings from Queen Alexandra, the two collet necklaces, the big pearl brooch and on the back of her sash the maltese cross brooch so she could hardly wear more jewels if she tried.

 

[Blog Real]

Photos from tonight's gala dinner:

Prinsesse stjal showet

Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra kom i nykjøpt kjole på Slottet mandag kveld ...

www.seher.no

 

[Stefan]

Ingrid Alexandra looks stunning. MM frumpy as usual

 

[Hans-Rickard]

Sonja, I A and B Macron looks really beautiful

 

[TortillaChips]

Why does Princess Ingrid Alexandra keep curtseying to people, I've seen two videos from today with it happening?

 

[Izzie]

They all look great! I give Crown Princess Mette-Marit kudos for attending. (..) The fact she shows up is the point.