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