Wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

Happy Anniversary to Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway, who got married on this day in 2001. The bride was an unwed single mother and the match created much scandal at home and abroad. However, in the years since, the Crown Princess has been wholly accepted by the people of Norway and is a popular figure. To mark their anniversary, we are taking a look at their wedding-

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, the son of King Harald V and Queen Sonja, married Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby at Oslo Cathedral. During the hour-long ceremony, the Bishop os Oslo said:

You have not chosen the easiest path, but love has triumphed

After the ceremony, the couple exited the cathedral, and even kissed for the cheering crowds. The couple then drove back to the Palace in a vintage 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible, which was also used for the wedding of King Harald and Queen Sonja, before they appeared on the Balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo.

Six Kings, Eight Queens, Seven Heirs and numerous Princes and Princesses joined the Norwegian Royal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby.

The Norwegian Royal Family was headed by King Harald V and Queen Sonja (wearing the Norwegian Emerald Parure), Princess Märtha Louise (in King Olav’s Gift Tiara), Princess Astrid (wearing Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet), and Princess Ragnhild (in Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara) along with their husbands and respective children.

The Norwegian Royal Family’s closest cousins are the Danish Royal Family, and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (wearing the Baden Palmette Tiara and her Antique Diamond Parure) was accompanied by Crown Prince Frederik (in the Order of St. Olav and the Order of the Elephant), who served as the Best Man.

The Norwegian Royal Family is also related to the Swedish Royal Family through Crown Princess Martha, and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was joined by Queen Silvia (wearing Queen Sofia’s Nine Prong Tiara), Crown Princess Victoria (in the Baden Fringe Tiara), Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Madeleine (wearing the Modern Fringe Tiara).

King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece (wearing the Khedive of Egypt Tiara with her Aquamarine Pendant) are both related to the Norwegian Royal Family through King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Victoria, and were joined by Princess Alexia (in her Diamond Tiara and Diamond Earrings), Carlos Morales Quintana, and Prince Nikolaos.

King Constantine’s sister, Queen Sofia of Spain (wearing her Floral Tiara with her Wedding Necklace and Earrings), is also related through King Christian IX and Queen Victoria and was joined by the then Prince of Asturias (now King Felipe VI of Spain).

The British Royal Family is most closely related to the Norwegian Royal Family through the Queen’s great-aunt, Queen Maud of Norway. The Prince of Wales was with Hereditary Prince Albert of Monaco, as well as the Earl and Countess of Wessex (wearing her Wedding Tiara).

King Albert II of Belgium is a first cousin of King Harald, and was joined by Queen Paola (wearing Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau and her Diamond Necklace) and the then Duke of Brabant.

Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg (wearing the Belgian Scroll Tiara) was another first cousin of King Harald and was joined by Grand Duke Jean, Grand Duke Henri, and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa (in the Chaumet Choker Tiara).

The then Crown Prince (now King) Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was joined by his fiancée, Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti (wearing the Base of the Antique Pearl Tiara), as well as his brother, Prince Constantjin, and sister-in-law, Princess Laurentien (in the Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara).

Princess Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Denmark (in Queen Sofia’s Pearl and Star Tiara, her Diamond Fan Earrings, Diamond Sautoir, and Diamond Stars) is also a cousin of King Harald, and was joined by Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Princess Alexandra (wearing Princess Benedikte’s Diamond Floral Tiara) and Count Jefferson von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth, as well as Prince Gustav and Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (in Princess Dagmar’s Diamond Floral Tiara)

King Harald’s uncle, Prince Carl Bernadotte was joined by Princess Kristine Bernadotte (in Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch) and his daughter, Countess Madeleine Kogevinas (wearing the Von Rosen Tiara), as well as King Harald’s first cousin, Count Flemming and Countess Ruth of Rosenborg (in Princess Ingeborg’s Turquoise Star Tiara).

Wedding Gala of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

Lunch on the Royal Yacht Norge

Dinner at Skaugum

Diamond Daisy Bandeau

Norwegian Amethyst Parure

Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara

Vifte Tiara

Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings

Queen Maud’s Drapers’ Company Brooch

Diamond and Pearl Brooch

Crown Princess Märtha’s Silver Wedding Earrings

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Pendant Earrings

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Diamond Flowers

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Diamond Bracelet

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Ruby Crescent Brooch

Queen Maud’s Aquamarine Brooch

Diamond and Pearl Brooch

Queen Sonja’s Diamond Filigree Brooch

Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Ruby Heart Pendant

Diamond Leaf Brooch

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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Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary to Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who got married on this day in 2001! Six Kings, Eight Queens, and numerous Princes and Princesses from around the world gathered for the spectacular Ceremony at Oslo Cathedral, and to mark the day, we are taking an in-depth look at all the Royal Guests and Relatives in attendance, including their Tiaras, Orders and Insignia.

The Wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

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Crown Prince Haakon wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St. Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. The new Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore a silk crepe Ove Harder Finseth gown with the Diamond Daisy Bandeau Tiara, a wedding gift from King Harald and Queen Sonja.

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The Norwegian Royal Family is also related to the Swedish Royal Family through Crown Princess Martha, and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was joined by Queen Silvia (wearing Queen Sofia’s 9-Prong Tiara), Crown Princess Victoria (in the Baden Fringe Tiara), Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Madeleine (wearing the Modern Fringe Tiara).

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The British Royal Family is most closely related to the Norwegian Royal Family through the Queen’s great-aunt, Queen Maud of Norway. The Prince of Wales was joined by the Earl and Countess of Wessex (wearing her Wedding Tiara) in a rare joint appearance.

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Crown Prince Haakon waited for his bride at the steps of Oslo Cathedral and the couple walked up the aisle together (a practice common in Scandinavian weddings).

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During the hour-long ceremony, the Bishop os Oslo said:

You have not chosen the easiest path, but love has triumphed,

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After the ceremony, the couple exited the cathedral, and even kissed for the cheering crowds.

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The couple then drove back to the Palace in a vintage 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible, which was also used for the wedding of King Harald and Queen Sonja.

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The Crown Prince and Crown Princess then appeared on the Balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo, along with their families and Marius Borg Høiby (Mette-Marit’s son), where they kissed again for the crowds.

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Crown Prince Haakon wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. The new Crown Princess Mette Marit wore a silk crepe Ove Harder Finseth gown with the Diamond Daisy Tiara, a wedding gift from King Harald and Queen Sonja.

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King Harald wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. Queen Sonja wore a green gown with the Norwegian Emerald Parure and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Princess Martha Louise wore a (whimsical) pink and brown gown with King Olav’s 18th Birthday gift tiara and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Princess Astrid wore blue gown with Queen Alexandra’s turquoise parure and the sash of the Order of St Olav.

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Queen Margrethe of Denmark wore a purple gown with the Baden Palmette Tiara, diamond earrings, riviere, and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Crown Prince Frederik, the Best Man, wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders.

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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. Queen Silvia wore a pale green gown with the 9-Prong Tiara, diamond necklace, earrings, brooch, and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Crown Princess Victoria wore a pink gown with the Baden Fringe Tiara and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Prince Carl Phillip wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of the Seraphim, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. Princess Madeline wore a beige gown with the Modern Fringe Tiara, diamond riviere, and the sash of the Order of the Seraphim.

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King Constantine of Greece wore White Tie with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. Queen Anne Marie wore a pink gown and coat with the Khedive of Egypt Tiara, diamond earrings, aquamarine pendant, and the sash of the Greek Order of the Redeemer. Princess Alexia wore a pale green gown with her Diamond Tiara, pearl earrings, ruby brooch, and the sash of the Greek Order of the Redeemer. Carlos Morales Quintana and Prince Nikolaos wore White Tie.

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Queen Sofia of Spain wore a pale green gown with her Floral Tiara, diamond necklace, earrings, bow brooch, and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Then Crown Prince Felipe wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders.

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The Prince of Wales wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders. The Earl of Wessex wore White Tie. The Countess of Wessex wore a blue gown with her wedding tiara and a pearl choker.

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King Albert of Belgium wore Uniform with the sash and star of the Order of St Olav. Queen Paola wore a blue-grey skirt and coat with Queen Elisabeth’s Art Deco Bandeau, her pearl crescent earrings, diamond necklace, and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Then Crown Prince Philippe wore wore Uniform with the sash of the Belgian Order of Leopold.

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Then Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands wore White Tie with the sash of the Order of St Olav and the insignia of his other orders. Then Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti wore a grey gown with the base of the Antique Pearl Tiara. Prince Constantjin wore White Tie with the Sash of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. Princess Laurentian wore a beige gown and coat with the Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara.

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Grand Duke Henri wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Olav and the insignia of his other orders. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa wore a pink gown and coat with the Chaumet Choker Tiara, pearl and diamond earrings, two diamond rivieres, and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Prince Albert of Monaco wore Uniform with the sash of the Order of St Charles, his medals, and the insignia of his other orders.

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Princess Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg/ Denmark wore a pink gown with her Pearl and Spike Tiara, diamond earrings, sautoir necklace, star brooches, and the sash of the Order of St Olav. Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg wore White Tie with the sash of the Order of the Elephant. Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg wore a pink gown with her mother’s Floral Tiara and a pearl choker. Count Jefferson von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth wore White Tie.

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4 thoughts on “Wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway”

Lisa says:

August 29, 2018 at 3:46 pm

I’ve never liked or understood CP Mette-Marit’s bouquet. Is it all made of flowers and vines? It’s such an odd shape.

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Yumiko Kokuryu (@YumikoKokuryu) says:

August 25, 2019 at 4:20 pm

May 18th Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway be blessed with peace and love.

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Yumiko Kokuryu (@YumikoKokuryu) says:

August 25, 2020 at 11:15 am

May 19th Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway be blessed with peace and love.

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yumikokokuryu says:

August 24, 2021 at 7:48 pm

May 20th Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway be blessed with peace and love

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