Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (née Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby) celebrates her 45th birthday today. The daughter of Sven O. Høiby and Marit Tjessem, she grew up in Kristiansand, and was educated in Norway. She met Crown Prince Haakon at Quart Festival. The couple married on 25 August 2001 at the Oslo Cathedral. Upon her marriage, she acquired the title, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Norway. She is a patron of such organizations as the Norwegian Red Cross and the Norwegian Council for Mental Health. Happy birthday to you, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. |
Happy Birthday to one of my favourite princesses.
ReplyDeleteI think she's lovely, down to earth - a great example of the modern Norwegian woman.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for her special day !
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