Norwegian royal wedding
Lisa Davidson
Sacha wrote:
> No two people could enter marriage on more love and goodwill than
> this, IMO:
>
> King Haakon said:
>
> Dear Mette-Marit,
> First I would like to welcome you with all my heart into the family,
> and to the tasks that you will now be part of. This evening you are
> sitting here as a newly married couple. This is in many ways the
> culmination of a process that has been going on for almost two years.
> For The Queen and me, this has been a challenging and valuable
> process, but above all it has been a good one.
>
> On several occasions I have read that you are an ordinary young woman
> who has become Norway’s Crown Princess today. This does not fit with
> my own impression. You are not an ordinary young woman. You are an
> extraordinary young woman.
>
> You are extraordinarily open and honest.
> You are extraordinarily committed.
> You have an extraordinary determination.
> You have extraordinary courage.
> Today you have made an extraordinary choice.
> You are in love with Haakon to an extraordinary extent.
> And today you have chosen to embark on an extraordinary life.
>
> Your ability to care for others is clear to everyone. It is reflected
> in all your actions, especially in your role as Marius’s mother. The
> Queen and I have become very fond of you, and have deep respect for
> what you stand for.
>
> Dear Haakon,
> Most people regard making choices as one of the most important parts
> of their lives. An heir to the throne is born to a role that he is
> expected to accept. But you have never accepted that your destiny was
> predetermined. You didn’t wish merely to accept a role. You embarked
> on a process that involved a good deal doubt and hesitation. You
> worked your way through this and then concluded that you wished to
> fill your role, and that you would place yourself at the disposal of
> the Norwegian people if they so wished.
>
> The fact that you have always had to ask questions before going into a
> new situation has not always made life easy for you, but it has
> allowed you to make your life your own, and in this way you have made
> your destiny your own personal choice.
>
> You have close contact with the time we are living in, you are
> concerned about the issues of our time, and you are living in
> accordance with the trends of our time. This has been a challenge not
> only to your parents, but to others as well. However, those who are
> close to you see other sides of you that have become more visible
> recently.
>
> In the field of sport, you have always sought challenges, tested
> limits and taken chances, but we have also been aware that you have a
> gentler side, which has become clearer since you met Mette-Marit.
>
> We have also got a much clearer picture of the values and the
> traditions you stand for through the choices you have made in the last
> couple of years. You have now found your own path, founded on the
> traditions and values of our nation.
>
> Today you have confirmed your choice of wife. This is one of the most
> important personal choices we make in our lives. The Queen/Mother and
> I are very proud of your choice.
>
> Dear bride and groom,
> During the last few months, you have experienced the enormous interest
> aroused by your engagement and marriage. Your life together will also
> be the object of much greater attention that that of ordinary couples
> who start out on their lives together.
>
> You are privileged, and you will have a wealth of opportunities that
> no one else in our country has. You will live an extraordinary life.
>
> In your life together it is important that you accept this
> extraordinary aspect. At the same time you must not lose sight of
> yourselves, or of the family life that you will be building. Perhaps
> the most important thing is that you continue to talk to each other,
> something that you yourselves have said means so much in your
> relationship.
>
> You have included The Queen and me in these talks many times. This has
> given us a great deal – in many ways it has given our lives a new
> dimension, and we therefore hope that these talks, too, will continue.
>
> Now I would like to ask you all to join me in a toast to the bride and
> groom, and to wish them every happiness in their future lives.
> --
> Sacha
> S. Devon
> www.garden.demon.co.uk
>
> (remove spam-trap)
E.S.H
The crown prince's name is Haakon.
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> > given us a great deal - in many ways it has given our lives a new
Larer
King: Harald
Queen: Sonja
Crown Prince: Håkon
Crown Princess: Mette Marit
Princess: Martha
(and I hope Ari soon become a Prince, too)
King Haakon died in 1958!!!
:-) Larer
Dag T. Hoelseth
> The Royal family in Norway:
>
> King: Harald
> Queen: Sonja
> Crown Prince: Håkon
No, his name is 'Haakon'.
> Crown Princess: Mette Marit
No, her name is Mette-Marit (with an hyphen)
> Princess: Martha
With an umlaut, and officially she uses both names:
Märtha Louise
> (and I hope Ari soon become a Prince, too)
>
> King Haakon died in 1958!!!
No, he died in 1957.
> :-) Larer
Dag T. Hoelseth
Larer
:-) Larer
Susan Cohen
"Dag T. Hoelseth" wrote:
> "Larer" <la...@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<4eoi7.2904$5R2.6...@news01.chello.no>...
> > The Royal family in Norway:
> >
> > King: Harald
> > Queen: Sonja
> > Crown Prince: Håkon
>
> No, his name is 'Haakon'.
>
> > Crown Princess: Mette Marit
>
> No, her name is Mette-Marit (with an hyphen)
>
> > Princess: Martha
>
> With an umlaut,
This is a problem for some people whose keyboards won't do them
But thanks for the corrections!!
SusanC
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