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.
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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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