Being a royal isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Just ask Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Empress Michiko, and Queen Sonja. Embed from Getty Images Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Empress Michiko of Japan and Norway's Queen Sonja take shelter during a hail storm during the official welcoming ceremonies for the Japanese imperial couple outside the Royal Palace in… Continue reading Random Royal Rotogravure
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Norway’s National Day Celebrations.
Housekeeping: I know I keep promising a new Bits post, but events keep cropping up and pushing it off. It's a nice problem to have after 15 months of a royal drought, however, I know we need a new chatting place. Tomorrow! Promise. - The Bag Yesterday, May 17th, was National day in Norway. While… Continue reading Norway’s National Day Celebrations.
Baguette Bookworms – Mette-Marit’s Literature Train
For the second year in a row, CP Mette-Marit had to get a bit creative with her annual "Literature Train" event. This year it was held each Thursday in March, via her Instagram account. She spoke to five of her favorite authors; from biographers to poets, and children's authors to self help author/podcasters. Since it… Continue reading Baguette Bookworms – Mette-Marit’s Literature Train
Norway’s National Day
Welcome to a joint post! Thank you to LiL, who has written the portion about Norway's new way National Day celebrations, and to our guest author, Ween, who provided the information on the luncheon and translates (and demonstrates) the recipe for Harald's lomper. National Day the New Way (LiL) Gratulerer med dagen! Sunday was Norway's… Continue reading Norway’s National Day
Random Royal Rotogravure
Embed from Getty Images Because some days you just want to hide. Do you have a favorite photo of a royal hair mishap? Share in the comments below!
