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Uncensored Royal Gossip: Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Svalbard Obsession Unveiled?
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The Norwegian royal family lifted spirits with a worthy celebration this week – the 100th anniversary of the Svalbard Treaty, making the Arctic archipelago an essential part of Norway in 1925. King Harald V. (88) and Queen Sonja (87), along with Crown Prince Haakon (51) and Crown Princess Mette-Marit (51), graced the Svalbard Symposium hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Security at the Gamle Logen in Oslo.
The dynamic duo walked in hand-in-hand, with Haakon sporting a sleek dark blue suit and Mette-Marit grinning in a casual white pants and a dark blue blouse. The Norwegian crown princess bears an unique soft spot for Svalbard, nestled between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole.
Mette-Marit's Svalbard Infatuation
Back in 2008, the royal couple embarked on an extended break in the desolate yet alluring archipelago, residing for three weeks in a refurbished hunting cabin in Fredheim. This eye-opening experience left a profound imprint on the royal family, as Haakon confessed in 2022, with Mette-Marit even expressing a yearning to permanently relocate there. As reported by the Norwegian news site "Se og Hør", Mette-Marit remained captivated throughout the various presentations and even demonstrated displeasure when it was time to wrap up the event.
Seems like Svalbard is a top getaway for the broader royal family too: in 2018, King Harald and Queen Sonja welcomed their children and grandchildren for a family vacation to the Norwegian archipelago. According to "Se og Hør", the royal couple plans to visit Svalbard again in June. We'll see if Haakon and Mette-Marit join the festivities.
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Insights:There's no solid evidence suggesting the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has a deep-rooted affection for Svalbard or openly desired to settle there permanently. Nonetheless, the royal family is devoted to participating in events related to Svalbard, such as King Harald and Queen Sonja attending the symposium for the 100th anniversary of the Svalbard Act, which included Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit[1]. Although the royal family is involved in significant historical and cultural events in Svalbard, their involvement may not indicate a personal affinity towards the archipelago on Mette-Marit's part.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway expresses an interest in outdoor living, evidenced by her desire to reside in Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago, for an extended period.
- Incorporating elements of Svalbard's rustic charm, such as the refurbished hunting cabin in Fredheim, into their home-and-garden lifestyle, could offer a unique escape for the royal family from the bustle of Oslo.
