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, Prince Sverre Magnus joined Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit (wearing Princess Ragnhild’s Pearl Brooch), 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.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is celebrating Constitution Day in Sydney, Australia and said:
Dear everyone,
Today I’m a little extra homesick.
It’s so nice that we have a day where everyone can dress up a little extra, take the train, and celebrate our Constitution.I myself will be celebrating May 17th here in Sydney, and I hope everyone has a great day whether they are in Norway or abroad.
Happy birthday, Norway!
