Norwegian Royal News

[Emac0914]

I love seeing them dressed in traditional dress on this day and they really do
seem like they enjoy spending time together.  I-A is such a striking young woman!  Can’t wait to see her grow into her position over the coming years.

[Lady Adelaide]

[bumbershoot]

Oh hooray, Auntie Astrid was along for the ride. She's one of my favorite royals. And it was cool to see Martha Louise's daughters in their bunads. 

[thecrownjewelthief]

Oh hooray, Auntie Astrid was along for the ride. She's one of my favorite royals. And it was cool to see Martha Louise's daughters in their bunads. 

Astrid is such a delight - was so happy to see her there as well!

[Cordelia Fitzgerald]

Great pictures!  IA is so beautiful and seems so happy; it's refreshing to see no boredom or apparent entitlement.  ML's daughters looked good and like they were genuinely enjoying themselves.  Always great to see Astrid; every time I see a picture of her, no matter what she's wearing, my mind automatically adds that goofy little tiara with the wings!     And Haakon's bright blue watch band sure was jarring to see in that one picture!   

[anastasia beaverhausen]

Does anyone know why Harald needs the crutches?  I know that he was ill, but not very clear on what ailed him or why/if his legs were affected.

[Paulina]

Beautiful photos. I love 17 May in Norway. M-L and her daughters look great, as does everyone else. The bunads are gorgeous and probably warm. I think they are made of wool, which, looking at the weather might have been good today.

[Gemsheal]

As long as the Shaman isn't along for the ride, I'm happy.

[Gemsheal]

Does anyone know why Harald needs the crutches?  I know that he was ill, but not very clear on what ailed him or why/if his legs were affected.

Surgery for torn knee tendons (not sure which leg though).   

[anastasia beaverhausen]

Does anyone know why Harald needs the crutches?  I know that he was ill, but not very clear on what ailed him or why/if his legs were affected.

Surgery for torn knee tendons (not sure which leg though).   

Thanks. I hope he heals well enough to not require them someday.

[Isabel]

Princess Ingrid is gorgeous, a true Nordic beauty. Many high fashion models will kill for her high cheekbones. Beautiful young girl.

[Miss Marple]

She is not only beautiful, she seems friendly, well-behaved and modest. She has no "look at me" moments but she is not shy. So she seems to be friendly authentic. Imagine someone with the body language of Alexia (Netherlands) would stand there - what a difference it would make. 

[Clover]

Yes, IA is gorgeous! She's refreshing and ready to do her duty as a royal.

[Duchess of Verona]

Their son really resembles Ernst August of Hanover in some angles.

[StephanieDesiree]

Yes, IA is gorgeous! She's refreshing and ready to do her duty as a royal.

I think Ingrid Alexandra will be the biggest beauty of the next generation.  Although I think there will be many beauties!

The royal lines are beginning to show the results of allowing royals to choose their spouse....instead of makinh political or dynastic alliances.

The families are getting taller, more athletic and handsomer!