King Haakon Opens Norwegian Parliament for the First Time as Sovereign, But Without Queen Mette-Marit
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The Norwegian queen was unable to accompany her husband at the opening of Parliament after suffering a respiratory infection during her recovery from a lung transplant. Princess Ingrid Alexandra has become one of the main supporters of the new monarch in her first official commitments.
This Friday in Norway King Haakon and his daughter, heiress Ingrid , debuted at the opening of the Storting, Parliament, which is the first of many such acts that they will have to share. Especially because Queen Mette-Marit , wife of the monarch, has had to be absent on this occasion as she has already had to do on so many other occasions since she ascended to this position. For example, she also absent herself from the kissing hand after the f…
King Haakon Opens Norwegian Parliament for the First Time as Sovereign, But Without Queen Mette-Marit
King Haakon VIII presided over the state opening of Norway's 171st parliamentary session on Friday in his first appearance as sovereign before the Storting following the death of King Harald V.
As Queen of Norway only a few weeks ago, Mette-Marit has already had to give up an important official appointment. Fragilized by an infection of the respiratory tract, the sovereign, grafted from the lungs last June, is going through a particularly difficult period. She must keep her rest.
Queen Mette-Marit pulls out of major engagement following health complications
Queen Mette-Marit of Norway has pulled out of a major engagement later today owing to health complications, a statement has confirmed.King Haakon VIII is due to deliver his first speech from the throne, but will be doing so without the support of his wife by his side.Today marks the opening of the Sorting - the official opening of Parliament.Pulmonologist Dr Are Holm of Norway's National Hospital confirmed: "The Queen is taking part in scheduled…
This Friday, October 2, Mette-Marit was scheduled to debut as Queen of Norway in Parliament after the death of King Harald. However, a few hours before the solemn act, King Haakon's wife has withdrawn from the agenda due to a complication in her state of health. It has been the Royal Palace ... Continue reading "Mette-Marit, forced to cancel her debut as Queen by a complication in her state of health"
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