Prince Sverre Magnus News & Current Events Part 1: December 2023 -


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Wow. Why does nobody think of two teenys under the family umbrella attending the wedding of an aunt? He is 18, so surely she is his school sweetheart - why shouldn't his mother "play chaperone" for the girl, lend her a dress and fix her up with jewellery when Sverre Magnus asked her too do so? His aunt surely was ok with SM to bring a plus one. If they both were okay with the media interest in her, why not do it? But I wouldn't interpret to much into it.
The NRF needed positive press coverage because of the Marius-problem. Amalie needed a hightened profile because a prince's ex still gets press attention and for a model, this pure coin. If she wants to move on to the big agencies in New York, LA or Paris, that's what she needs. If Claudia Schiffer had not been promoted by Karl Lagerfeld, she wouldn't have been a "Supermodel", just a quite sucessful German one. To find the right promoter, it's important to have the press's interest. So I think it's business and Mette-Marit's dress will make sure that Amelie's picture is not soon to be forgotten. (Sorry, just found out that Amelie is a model!)

If your hypotheses are correct, one "why not" in that scenario would be that partners (even unofficial partners) of royals are not supposed to profit commercially from their royal connection. That expectation can be observed from the Norwegian public's years-long criticism of Durek Verrett's business activities, from the beginning of his relationship with Princess Märtha Louise. Aside from being an adult rather than a minor, Durek Verrett before his engagement and marriage was in the same position as Amalie Giæver Macleod is in now.

Princess Märtha Louise contracted an agreement with the royal house which prohibited Durek Verrett from using his royal connection for business purposes, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit's husband was involved in the agreement. It would go rather against the spirit of that agreement if (I stress "if") - as you theorize - the two princesses cooperated with the couple's public introduction in order to promote Amalie's career.

Some teen romances last, and some don't. There's no way of knowing how things are going to go with Sverre Magnus and Amalie. Bringing a "plus one" to a family wedding isn't really a big thing. Unfortunately, when it's a royal family wedding, it's going to attract press speculation.

Based on past precedent, it seems unlikely that it would have generated press coverage if Amalie had attended as the prince's private "plus one" rather than publicly together with the crown princely family. The press might nevertheless have revealed the relationship at a future date after she turned 18, but it would not be a direct result of the wedding.


Incidentally, this article has the pre-wedding photographs in which the soon to be crown princess wore the dress she recently lent to her son's girlfriend.

 
The Royal Court about what Sverre Magnus will do after his stay in Trondheim.
- It is not known what the plans will be in the future, says communications manager Guri Varpeto Dagbladet.
 
Maybe it's a cultural difference. In the UK, and AFAIK also in the US, actually moving in with a partner, as opposed to just staying overnight sometimes and or going on holiday together, is seen as a big commitment. Student housing is expensive and students rarely live alone, but they usually share with friends rather than with a boyfriend/girlfriend. In fact - and I think this may have happened with William and Catherine? - it's usually considered best *not* to share accommodation with a boyfriend/girlfriend, because it can be awkward for other housemates, and makes things very difficult if the relationship ends and you're stuck in a house together. But different things work in different places!
 
I have three small children and can’t imagine that at 18 I would be happy with them moving in with a partner.
 
A birthday greeting for Sverre Magnus on his 19th birthday today, December 3:

Congratulations to Prince Sverre Magnus who turns 19 today! 🥳



This photo has been placed on the official website today.
 
Handsome young man, there's a resemblance to his mother, and to the great and beloved King Olav.
 
A birthday greeting for Sverre Magnus on his 19th birthday today, December 3:





This photo has been placed on the official website today.
Is this photo that was posted on Instagram new?
 
Handsome young man, there's a resemblance to his mother, and to the great and beloved King Olav.
I can see a resemblance to Princess Astrid too!
 
Any updates on his plans?
19 already!
 
Sverre Magnus has moved from Trondheim, where he moved in late summer in connection with a job.
This has been confirmed by both Nidaros and NTB.
– As we have previously reported, Prince Sverre Magnus lived in Trondheim until Christmas, writes press contact Sara Svanemyr at the Royal Court.
The palace does not say where Sverre Magnus has moved to after being in Trondheim.
 
Doesn’t the public have a right to know where the third-in-line is? Norway isn’t making any great improvements in PR for this year thus far.
It seems like they are sticking to the plan that Magnus should only be visible on the palace balcony at jubilees and birthdays, and otherwise be an invisible private citizen…
 
It seems like they are sticking to the plan that Magnus should only be visible on the palace balcony at jubilees and birthdays, and otherwise be an invisible private citizen…
…and it’s not a very big country; unless he’s gone abroad, someone will spot him, perhaps within the week, and the NRF will look stupid. With Marius’s whereabouts being obscured they really can’t afford to do the same with Magnus.

He can be a totally anonymous private dude after Ingrid has eligible kids. It’s a little soon, otherwise.
 
Sverre Magnus has moved from Trondheim, where he moved in late summer in connection with a job.
This has been confirmed by both Nidaros and NTB.
– As we have previously reported, Prince Sverre Magnus lived in Trondheim until Christmas, writes press contact Sara Svanemyr at the Royal Court.
The palace does not say where Sverre Magnus has moved to after being in Trondheim.
What about his conscription?
Oh wait, "The Palace doesn't comment".
 
It seems like they are sticking to the plan that Magnus should only be visible on the palace balcony at jubilees and birthdays, and otherwise be an invisible private citizen…
Does Prince Sverre Magnus receive a royal allowance?
 
Does Prince Sverre Magnus receive a royal allowance?
As far as i know only Harald, Sonja, Haakon and Mette-Marit recives a yearly apanage… Ingrid and Magnus are included there but nothing is specified just for them as they are not working royals
 
If Marius wasn't suspected of all of the things he is accused of, the NRF could afford to be cagey and silent about Sverre Magnus plans. Now it just looks like they aren't being transparent with the public. Any grace or patience that the family had with the public is now exhausted.
 
If Marius wasn't suspected of all of the things he is accused of, the NRF could afford to be cagey and silent about Sverre Magnus plans. Now it just looks like they aren't being transparent with the public. Any grace or patience that the family had with the public is now exhausted.
The problem is that Haakon and Mette-Marit treats their children as if they are the common ”Tjessem-Høiby Family” from Asker and not the Crown Princely Family of the nation…

I don’t think i have ever seen a country where adult children of the heir to the throne is being kept away from the public instead of being introduced to the public…

Both Haakon and Märtha-Louise was way more visible for the Norwegian people when they were around 20, then Magnus and Ingrid is today…
 
I'd say that Ingrid-Alexandra has been introduced to the public over the years. Sverre Magnus is clearly a different case, from birth he was treated very differently (no HRH for example) - more comparable to the children of Carl Philip in the neighboring Sweden than to a child of the heir to the throne (compare Oscar in Sweden).
 
I'd say that Ingrid-Alexandra has been introduced to the public over the years. Sverre Magnus is clearly a different case, from birth he was treated very differently (no HRH for example) - more comparable to the children of Carl Philip in the neighboring Sweden than to a child of the heir to the throne (compare Oscar in Sweden).
I think there was an idea that they could prevent a Martha Louise problem by drawing a strict line between Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus from day 1, which made sense at the time. I don't think anyone could have anticipated what has happened over the last year, but now the NRF could really use some positive press to balance out the negative. There are times when simply staying silent is not a neutral act.
 
Could it be because they were already the children of the King and Queen then?

Could be, but personally I don't think it's just that. Harald and Sonja (and Astrid) have a dedication to the crown that goes far beyond whatever dedication Haakon, Mette-Marit and Märtha Louise have. The next generation does not seem to realize that the unusually high popularity of the NRF was not innate, but down to how Harald and Sonja have lived their lives.

Due to high popularity, the next generation got away with a lot that you wouldn't get away with in certain other monarchies. But now their popularity is going down fast and they are doing almost nothing to counteract that.

I am surprised that Sverre Magnus is apparently not doing military training. For a country that has conscription, I think it's embarassing. By the way if Sverre Magnus doesn't do military training, I don't blame him, but his parents. In a country that has conscription for boys and girls, both heir and spare should have been raised to join in with their non-royal peers.
 
Could be, but personally I don't think it's just that. Harald and Sonja (and Astrid) have a dedication to the crown that goes far beyond whatever dedication Haakon, Mette-Marit and Märtha Louise have. The next generation does not seem to realize that the unusually high popularity of the NRF was not innate, but down to how Harald and Sonja have lived their lives.

Due to high popularity, the next generation got away with a lot that you wouldn't get away with in certain other monarchies. But now their popularity is going down fast and they are doing almost nothing to counteract that.

I am surprised that Sverre Magnus is apparently not doing military training. For a country that has conscription, I think it's embarassing. By the way if Sverre Magnus doesn't do military training, I don't blame him, but his parents. In a country that has conscription for boys and girls, both heir and spare should have been raised to join in with their non-royal peers.
I agree with most of what you writes… That there is so far no sign of Magnus joining the military may also be out of his control though… We don’t know if he has done the tests for conscription service but failed for some reason… If that is the case i strongly doubt we will ever know that
 
I agree with most of what you writes… That there is so far no sign of Magnus joining the military may also be out of his control though… We don’t know if he has done the tests for conscription service but failed for some reason… If that is the case i strongly doubt we will ever know that
Unfortunately if that is the case (and it is due to some common physical thing rather than the psych test), they probably should announce it. Better to lose a little privacy than gain still more negative rumors at this point…

No, they don’t have the luxury of discreet lives anymore.
 
Unfortunately if that is the case (and it is due to some common physical thing rather than the psych test), they probably should announce it. Better to lose a little privacy than gain still more negative rumors at this point…

No, they don’t have the luxury of discreet lives anymore.
Had it been Ingrid they may have done that, but as the NRF keeps insisting that Magnus is a private citizen who just happens to have a royal title, and should not be expected to work on behalf of the crown, then i doubt they will say anything…
 
Had it been Ingrid they may have done that, but as the NRF keeps insisting that Magnus is a private citizen who just happens to have a royal title, and should not be expected to work on behalf of the crown, then i doubt they will say anything…
They are so bizarre in this, in my opinion. In 10 years most likely they will only have Haakon, Mette-Marit, and Ingrid. Possibly only Haakon and Ingrid. Ridiculous that they are just like ," eh...we don't need Magnus...."
 
I feel sorry for Magnus. He has been very sheltered and none of this is his fault, and he probably does deserve the private life his brother is interfering with.

I hope he is okay and coping well out on his own at this point, or there’ll be yet another casualty of Tante Louise’s curse.
 
Very odd course to take by not disclosing what and where the prince is doing - why even give them the title of prince at birth if you wanted him to have no role within the royal family. They could have changed the rules and only the first born carry the title prince or princess as that seems be how Norway wish it to be.
 
Very odd course to take by not disclosing what and where the prince is doing - why even give them the title of prince at birth if you wanted him to have no role within the royal family. They could have changed the rules and only the first born carry the title prince or princess as that seems be how Norway wish it to be.
They already made a clear distinction be not making him HRH. His aunt and greataunts also kept the title of princess after marriage -but lost HRH- whether they continued doing royal engagements or not. So, this decision was in line with customs within the family but went one step further by not giving him the style in the first place.
 
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