Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway is a member of the Norwegian Royal Family. She is married to Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne.
Some of the key events about Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway
1995
Dropped out of high school without completing her education
1997
Gave birth to a son out of wedlock at age 23
1999
Became a single mother and raised her son while working and studying
1999
Admitted to past drug use and a "rebellious phase" in her youth
2001
Married Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in a ceremony at Oslo Cathedral
2001
Faced public criticism for her past lifestyle upon engagement to Crown Prince Haakon
2001
Controversy arose over her ex-boyfriend's criminal record and drug dealing history
2002
Caused debate by wearing a revealing dress to a music awards show
2003
Gave birth to Princess Ingrid Alexandra, second in line to the Norwegian throne
2005
Welcomed Prince Sverre Magnus, third in line to the Norwegian throne
2005
Criticized for associating with controversial author Ari Behn
2006
Appointed as Special Representative for UNAIDS
2008
Established the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's Foundation to support youth projects
2011
Faced scrutiny over friendship with a convicted sex offender
2012
Completed a master's degree in Executive Management at BI Norwegian Business School
2012
Criticized for attending a memorial service for a convicted murderer
2016
Became patron of the Norwegian Red Cross
2018
Launched the "Litteraturtoget" (Literature Train) initiative to promote reading among youth
2019
Revealed diagnosis of chronic pulmonary fibrosis, limiting her royal duties
2020
Advocated for mental health awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic
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