Sverre Magnus turns 18 - Prince celebrates before his 18th birthday
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, Prince Sverre Magnus (17) of Norway will come of age. However, the celebrations for the third in line to the Norwegian throne started this Friday.
Queen Sonja (86) and King Harald (86) of Norway hosted an official lunch for their grandson at Oslo Palace on December 1. In addition to the family, representatives of official Norwegian organizations and youth organizations were also invited, according to the royal family.
The menu also revealed the official side of the royal family: the menu included halibut, beef breast and vanilla-lime mousse with mango sorbet.
Queen Sonja gives speech for her grandson
Queen Sonja of Norway also gave a speech for her grandson at the event. In it, she gave him and those present the following advice: "The most important thing is to be sure of yourself and to listen to your own voice." She went on to emphasize, also directed at other people his age: "The ability to put yourself in other people's shoes and be a good friend is much more important than being 'good' at things."
On the occasion of his birthday, King Harald of Norway also awarded Prince Sverre Magnus the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. The Prince received a jubilee medal for this. The award was presented during a private ceremony at the Royal Palace.
Family photo in Norwegian national dress
Another early gift was a national costume in the colors cream, black and green with a high collar and decorations, which Prince Sverre wore for the first time for photos published on Friday. In the family photos, which were shared on Instagram and elsewhere, the majority of the royal family - Crown Prince Haakon (50), Crown Princess Mette-Marit (50), her mother Marit Tjessem (86), Princess Ingrid Alexandra (19) and Queen Sonja - also wear the traditional Norwegian costume. Only King Harald V poses in a classic dark suit.
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- Despite turning 18 on December 3, 2023, Prince Sverre Magnus's birthday celebrations began early, on December 1, at the Oslo Palace, attended by his family and representatives of Norwegian organizations.
- On this occasion, King Harald of Norway presented Prince Sverre Magnus with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, a significant award in Norwegian royalty.
- Queen Sonja of Norway, during her speech at the event, imparted wisdom to her grandson and others, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, empathy, and good friendship.
- The royal family's birthday celebration also featured a traditional Norwegian costume for Prince Sverre Magnus, a gift he wore for the first time in family photos shared on social media.
- The royal family, including Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, her mother Marit Tjessem, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Queen Sonja, donned traditional Norwegian costumes in the family photos.
- King Harald V was the only exception, choosing to wear a classic dark suit for the occasion, as seen in the family photos shared by the Royals.
Source: www.stern.de
