10 Facts that will make you love the Norwegian royal family more than the British

The most popular among royal families is undoubtedly the English. The whole world follows each step of Kate Middleton and Prince William, and every event in their lives appears on the cover of magazines. Representatives of other monarchies often remain in the shadows, although among them there are very interesting people who seem to have come out of true fairy tales.

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Of course, we can’t say that no royalty could be called “poor”, but the King of Norway is one of the “poorest” monarchs in the world, and the royal family lives in the most modest way of all royal families🇧🇷 Monarchs dress very simply and discreetly even at official events, which makes them stand out among the elite.

Furthermore, they not only live off the taxes that the population pays, but also try to earn their own money. For example, Prince Haakon, together with his band Katzenjammer, released a Christmas single, which was a huge success. Haakon donated all the money he received from record sales to charities.

This amazing couple went through a few good times to defend their right to be together. Their marriage became one of the most stable relationships among monarchs, so stable that Haroldo and Sonia now celebrate their birthdays on the same day🇧🇷 They met at a mutual friend’s party. Sonia was an ordinary saleswoman and dreamed of becoming a stylist. Their secret relationship lasted 9 years.

Secret, as Harold’s father, King Olaf V, was categorically against their relationship, as Sonia was not part of royalty. But, at a certain point, the union of Harold and Sonia ceased to be a secret thanks to the ubiquitous media and, fortunately, society reacted very well to the choice of the crown prince.

Eventually, tired of trying to convince his father, the prince defied the system and declared: either he would marry Sonia, or he would be single for the rest of his life., which would automatically deprive an heir to the throne. As a result, the king relented, much to the happiness of the couple and the entire country. The wedding of Harold and Sonia became one of the most significant events in the entire history of Norway.

By the way, the King of Norway is a direct descendant of Edward VII, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, which makes him a legitimate cousin of the Queen of England.

The current king’s son, Crown Prince Haakon, followed his father’s example and fell in love with an “ordinary” woman he had met at a rock festival. But unlike the humble and charming Sonia, Mette-Marit had a background with some aggravating circumstances. She had a child out of wedlock and experimented with illicit drugs when she was younger.

Society was not prepared to accept it. Therefore, the prince called a press conference during which the entire country closely watched Mette and Haakon’s conversation about their relationship. The sincerity of the “lovebirds” convinced the Norwegian people, and even the most skeptical were left with tears in their eyes.

However, this union seriously affected public opinion about the royal family. But soon after the couple had their first child, everything improved. Mette-Marit had 2 children with the prince: in 2004 she gave birth to Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and then, in 2005, Prince Sverre Magno was born. And Haakon accepted his wife’s first child, Marius, as part of the royal family.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra is a special child as she will be the country’s first queen following the succession reform introduced in Norway. Before her, only one woman had ruled the country, at the end of the 14th century. Therefore, Ingrid Alexandra will be the first legitimate queen of Norway in the last 6 centuries.

This fact inspires many Norwegian women as they are very independent. In the country, it is considered normal, for example, for a man to take maternity leave to take care of a child while a woman continues to work. For this reason, the princess has great support from the population. With her modesty and calm temperament, she has already enchanted thousands of people, and there is no doubt that she will be a very intelligent and kind queen.

Prince Haakon loves to joke around and lighten the levels of formality at official events. He, for example, caused a lot of laughs when she disappeared on her parents’ wedding anniversary and then he appeared without a beard. Until then he had never shaved his beard. And during the family’s traditional porch apparition, the prince and his wife began to sing a children’s choir and then danced🇧🇷

Prince Sverre Magno is the face of his father: on the balcony, on the same day, he maintained his father’s playful demeanor, making faces and mouths while dancing. The media manages to capture many irreverent and joyful moments of the little prince.

Sverre’s grandfather, King Harald V, also often manages to make deputies laugh at official events. Due to his advanced age, for example, rumors about his possible death appear frequently in the media, but Haroldo does not miss the opportunity to make jokes about it and demonstrate, in every way, that he still has a lot of vivacity and joy of spirit.

The Norwegian royal family loves to play sports, unlike other monarchs, and also to participate in sporting competitions rather than royal parties. The rulers of Norway are the ones who most enjoy sailing. King Harold V, for example, even represented his country at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics, and his father Olavo V was once an Olympic champion🇧🇷

In 2015, together with his wife, Sonia, Haroldo became the first monarch to be able to visit Antarctica, specifically the Land of Queen Maud, which is a territory claimed by Norway since 1938. The couple also have another hobby: ecotourism. Children are not left behind: they go horseback riding, sailing, skiing and surfing, hiking and often sleeping outdoors.

Crown Prince Haakon has been driving an electric car for 15 years. The royal family’s palace is covered in solar panels, and the prince’s residence in Skaugum is virtually plastic-free. Haakon and his wife often encourage care for the environment and seek to reduce water and electricity consumption.

The royal family tries not to use natural fur products. That’s why Kate Middleton drew a lot of attention when she appeared in her “furry” hat during an official visit to Norway. The country plans to completely stop producing clothing made from animal skins by 2025.

Can you imagine royalty getting around by public transport? Norwegian people don’t seem surprised to see the prince in the same subway car as him. The royal family is not in the habit of flying to some private island, hiding behind impenetrable fortresses, or hiring countless bodyguards to protect them anywhere. Last summer, for example, Prince Haakon and his family went to Ibiza, where they sunbathed alongside several other tourists.

Mette-Marit didn’t have a very fancy wedding dress (she chose a little-known local brand — Ove Harder Finseth), which wouldn’t happen in England or Spain, for example. Parents of little monarchs always want their children to have a “normal” childhood, with walks in the street and games. By the way, the children of the royal couple attend an ordinary school.

The princess broke protocol many times: she chose to wear ripped pants over fancy dresses and climbed trees to think about life a few times. She refused title and state money and now lives in a modest house, owns a truck and pays taxes, like all other citizens. She takes care of the children herself and sometimes has the help of a nanny or cleaning services for household chores. She also started a charity for the physically challenged, people with serious illnesses, athletes and young talent.

Marta Luísa is well known for her divorce and her new relationship with a man who calls himself a spiritual shaman. The princess also considers herself a true seer.

Young Marius Borg, 21, has refused his official royal duties and is now living on his own. He recently started dating a model, Juliane Snekkestad, who is known for her sexy pictures in men’s magazines🇧🇷 The media announced a real interest in the couple, comparing the lovers to the famous British couple, Harry and Megan, who was also known for her provocative photo shoot for the magazine. Men’s Health🇧🇷 The royal family defended the young couple, claiming that Marius is entitled to freedom in his private life.

Do you think the Norwegian royal family can compete with the British? Or is there no competition between Mette-Marit and Kate Middleton? Give your opinion!