The Royal Family of Norway gathered at Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo on Christmas Day 2024. King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Prince Sverre Magnus attended the traditional Christmas service at Holmenkollen Chapel (Holmenkollen kapell). The chapel is located in the Holmenkollen neighborhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo.
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Hope they have a better next year!
ردحذفWhy??? Why can't you let go of the gossip? It is Christmas. I have a feeling that you are far more bothered than they are.
حذفAgree to 15.31 wishes and hope
حذفWhy does MM walk in front of Haakon greeting people?
حذف20:09 We live in the 21 century as a Norwegian I can promise you no one cares.
حذف15:31 yes I agree. They had a few rough hiccups and I wish them a smooth and healthy new year. To 17:18, it’s ok to just let people comment without assuming you know the basis for their comment and responding to their fair wish. Peace and health to all.
حذف@20:09, because she was in front?! Egalitarian Norway allows women to walk in front of men, even royals.
حذفNext year will be rough, but….
حذفAnon 20.51 & 01.28 This order is part of royal tradition and etiquette, where the reigning monarch or heir is given the primary position in public appearances. While it may seem symbolic, it's not personal—it's simply a reflection of royal hierarchy. Why answer if you do not have a proper answer? My question still remains… - Anon 20.09
حذفThey are going to a private church service, no hierarchy here.
حذفTo Anon 20:09/18.05: The earlier commenters already answered your question. I think the Scandinavian royals, especially the younger ones, are not too strict about protocol in every situation, and I personally like it that way. In other royal families, there are also a few royal-born males who allow their non-royal-born wives to go first. Seeing that always warms my heart.
حذفPaula
Tout de suite, je trouve de l'élégance dans le look de la reine Sonja qui est coiffée d'un chapeau dans un style cloche ; j'aime beaucoup !
ردحذفYes she always dresses so well.
حذفAll dressed very nicely for church. Nice that the whole family attends together
ردحذفWould like to see more of Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s wonderful burgundy turtleneck dress. Is it knitted? Does anyone know the brand? Lovely coat on the Crown Princess. Happy Christmas!
ردحذفLovely photos of the NRF! Everyone looks healthy and happy. M-M's coat is gorgeous and Ingrid Alexandra burgundy turtleneck is beautiful on her.
ردحذفJanet
Janet, I love Mette-Marit’s coat,too.Black and white is a favorite of mine.
حذفNow that I look at it more closely, I realize that it’s grey and black! Love that combination as well.
حذفThey all look lovely, but I really like the Queen's outfit. Ingrid looks beautiful.
ردحذفBeauty all around.
ردحذفAda
Nice to see them all together. May 2025 be a much better year for them, also be more open to the Public. Hope they shared many happy hrs together.
ردحذفcss
Love the Queen’s hat; Mette Maritt’s coat; all outfits. Is that MM’s mother with them?
ردحذفYes, it is her mom.
حذفA huge mistake to say that no one cares!Mette marit have used her position in away that never can be exused.
ردحذفToday is December 26 we are in the middle of celebrating the birth of Christ, and still we have a problem showing humbleness, empathy and Christian love and charity. Maybe we should pick up the book and read Luke 2, 1-20 instead.
حذفAre we really so stuck up that we care about in which order they go into the church? And why so nasty, and at Christmas?
حذفMaybe you compare to much with another country ? U.K. maybe ?
حذفNot every European monarchy follows the rules of the British royal monarchy. Like someone said we are in the 21st century and I add we are living very difficult times in which a lot is going on. Don't you think there are far more important things to care about than the fact that a crown princess walks before the Crown Prince ?
The comment was responding to someone saying Mette Marrit was walking ahead of her husband. No one cares about that this century! Regarding other actions never forget that the story from the press is almost never the full story and often biased and reported with inaccuracies ; let’s just wish them peace and privacy to get through their private problems.
حذفRe MM walking in front of her husband, he is not the king so why not. I have seen photos of the swedish queen walk in front of the king. I sometimes think in a none formal occasion the gentleman let the lady walk in front. In Britain they tend to revere the position over the person, 5 steps behind, no touching, staff assisting grandma. Imo no disrespect intended.
ردحذفin today's world, I think some of these traditional rules are outdated and frankly who cares! The British seem to be the worst to try to hold onto these "pecking order" customs. I wish this beautiful Norwegian family renewed health in 2025. I love seeing their "down to earth" approach to their roles in the monarchy. Bless them!
حذفHRH, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, so lovely and warm-hearted!!!
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