Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband, Björn Skúlason, are making a two-day state visit to Norway. On the second day of the visit, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon accompanied President Tómasdóttir and Mr. Skúlason on a visit to Fountain House in Oslo.
Later, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit joined the President at a literature seminar at the University of Oslo. Afterwards, King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attended a government luncheon in honor of President Halla Tómasdóttir and Mr. Björn Skúlason at the Government Representation Room.
Queen Sonja and President Tómasdóttir win for me again. The Norwegian Crown Princess lacks the right answer for that special question "I like this outfit, but does it like me? am I at my best wearing it?" Oftentimes I am perplexed at her choices. The jacket is again too tight across the breast and a thin belt like this does not look good on her. This is not a question of being not slim - just look at Mrs. Iceland, she wears a fitting size and does not insist on accentuating her waistline. Sonja is simply unerring in her excellent taste, whatever her age, she looks good and also unique with her beautiful shawls and modern jewellery.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you. Mette-Marit doesn´t usually dress to her advantage and I don´t know why she so often wears things that neither fit nor flatter her. With the right outfit, she looks smashing but usually her choices underwhelm me. The only thing she almost always gets right is casual and outdoor wear.
DeleteAs for Sonja - I think she is one stylish lady. Her day choices are always tasteful and attractive, she looks fantastic, and it is hard to believe she is in her mid-80s. (It´s a pity that her evening wardrobe is not on par with her daytime style and instead often looks dated.)
Anonymous 19:25 / Vanessa, I concur. Of course MM is free to dress according to her preferences and there’s ample money to do so, but I don’t often think her choices particularly flatter her. But I haven’t been able to pinpoint why. I think perhaps more structured fits (tailored to her shape), without added belts could look great. I also think she’s a soft person, softly coloured, and perhaps with this lovely white dress a structured cardigan of a softer blue could match this gentle softness better than the stiff material of a suit jacket? - Mary
DeleteLove the queens scarf, such lovely combination of colours. CP looks lovely as ever. And the president wearing a feminine blouse to compliment her suit. I have to say it is always endearing to see the king and his son be gentlemen and have their wife walk in ahead of them.
ReplyDeleteAgeed. Well done!
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Tout de suite, j'ai remarqué la magnifique écharpe imprimée de la reine - Belle allure de Mette-Marit dans la combinaison de sa veste judicieusement ceinturée sur une jupe à très petits motifs mais quelques centimètres en moins auraient été bienvenus !
ReplyDeleteI love the casual friendliness that the Norwegian royals show to their guests. Whether it’s Auntie Astrid’s little dog on her lap at the welcoming ceremony, or here, Q. Sonja holding on to the First Gentleman’s arm, the atmosphere is always so warm and positive.
ReplyDeleteAs for the clothes, my favourites are QS’s first look with the tonal shawl, the Icelandic PM’s sharply tailored pantsuit, and MM’s gorgeous blue blazer. (V.M.)
Oh Mette-Marit, your blazer is 2 sizes too small. ~~Ruthie
ReplyDeleteIt is snug but sometimes medication can cause body changes and fluctuations, so I give her a pass. She still has a very nice figure.
Delete@00:31 - Very true; but with the money Haakon has saved on shoes, she could buy herself a few items that fit properly. Must be uncomfortable being that tight. ~~Ruthie
DeleteI really think the Norwegian royal family has a small budget when it comes to clothing.
ReplyDeleteLetizia wears Zara and makes it look effortless. Its’t not about budget.
DeleteAgree. I have often thought that. QS often wears evening dresses that are several years old.
DeleteSo rich people who preach about sustainability, but does not practice it are your role models? At least members of the Norwegian Royal family can’t be accused of hypocrisy when it comes to sustainability!
DeleteAnon 16.13 Not sure who you are refering to. King Charles has been a long-time advocate for environmental sustainability, well before it became a mainstream. Princess Catherine has made efforts to support sustainability by promoting recycling, reusing outfits, and championing sustainable brands. Queen Máxima has taken steps to support sustainability by advocating for financial inclusion, supporting sustainable finance initiatives, and promoting green energy. Crown Princess Victoria has advocated for sustainability on several fronts. Sweden itself has been a leader in promoting environmental sustainability, and Princess Victoria has supported numerous green initiatives. Queen Letizia has embraced sustainability in her wardrobe, often wearing items from sustainable brands like Zara. Queen Mary, in addition to her work on social issues, has used her platform to advocate for sustainability through various projects. She’s active in promoting clean water initiatives and sustainable fashion, wearing pieces from eco-friendly designers.
DeleteThe royal ladies look lovely, as do their respective husbands. Not about a budget, it's about the people wearing the clothing and not going overboard.
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I love Queen Sonja's beige jacket, Chanel handbag and the beautiful scarf she draped so elegantly around her neck (pic. 1& 2). Mette Marit's white skirt is lovely but too long to be elegant. The thin belt on her blue jacket is not necessary.
ReplyDeleteI love the first outfit the Queen is wearing. The colors of her ensemble especially combined with the colorful scarf looks chic, stylish and modern. Her second ensemble the dress, looks equally good.
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