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Norwegian Constitution Day

The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Constitution Day, the National Day of Norway, on May 17th by greeting the annual Children’s Parade in Asker from Skaugum (residence of the Crown Princely family) and another from the balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo.

In the morning, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus joined Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with their dogs, to greet the Children’s Parade in Asker outside Skaugum, their residence.

Later, the Crown Princely Family joined King Harald V and Queen Sonja on the Balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo, where they greeted the Children’s Parade in Oslo. The custom of greeting children from the Palace Balcony on Constitution Day dates back to 1906, when it was introduced by King Haakon and Queen Maud.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore Princess Ragnhild’s Pearl Brooch for the first time.

 

The Norwegian Emerald Parure

Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara

Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara

Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet

Diamond Daisy Bandeau

Norwegian Amethyst Parure

Vifte Tiara

Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara

King Olav’s Gift Tiara

Modern Gold Tiara

Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet

Vasa Tiara

Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara

Princess Astrid’s Ruby Aigrette Tiara

Princess Astrid’s Gold Bandeau Tiara

Queen Sophia’s Diamond Bracelet Bandeau

Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Tiara

Ruby Heart Pendant

Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings

Queen Maud’s Order of Victoria and Albert Bracelet

Art Deco Diamond Bracelet

Pearl Pendant Earrings

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