Princess Ingrid, 20, has taken a break from her military training and with Christmas just around the corner, she reappeared at an official event to coincide with her return home for the holidays. With him, his mother, Princess Mette-Merit, who was with her daughter after all the controversies and scandals that plagued Marius Borg before meeting Prince Haakon.
© GTRESThe mother and daughter visited the children and youth area of Drammen City Hospital on Saint Lucia Day, a day that is widely celebrated in the Scandinavian countries and which, in a way, signals the beginning of the most beloved days. Over the years the princesses have met children and youth who have to visit or stay at the health center every day because of their chronic illnesses. It is a tradition for members of the Norwegian royal family to visit the hospital at Christmas time.
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© GTRESTrue to her style, Ingrid arrived in white sneakers, blue pants and a long burgundy coat, which she carried in her velvet handbag. Her mother opted for the sobriety of a navy blue trouser suit and a pink blouse. Upon arriving at the clinic, they were greeted by a group of girls wearing crowns and white dresses with candles in reference to the Saint Lucia procession celebrated every December 13 in northern European countries. “Merry Christmas,” said Ingrid from Norway, who thanked the children for the drawings. His resurrection has caused much anticipation due to the situation of his brother Marius Borg, with whom he is very close.
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As an anecdote, Princess Ingrid wore a Christmas ring in the shape of a snowman with a red light on her right little finger, much to the delight of the hospital’s youngest patients. Upon arrival, Princess Mette-Marit told VG: “It’s great to have Ingrid home,” referring to her time training in the armed forces.
© Getty ImagesFurthermore, the Royal House surprised by confirming, against all odds, that the Princess was later present at a state lunch hosted by the Monarchs and that Princesses Haakon and Mette-Merritt attended. A move that represents a step forward for Ingrid, who debuted at the event. The turn has been interpreted as a gesture to give more institutional importance to Ingrid, who has so far had little official presence, and a lifeline for the Crown, which is going through an unprecedented crisis of popularity and trust as a result of the Marius case. ‘
© Getty ImagesIngrid of Norway, second in line to the throne after her father, Prince Haakon, has been at the Skjold military camp for several months where she serves in the engineer battalion of the Northern Brigade. The future Queen of Norwegians has said of her military experience in the past that “they have challenged me many times since I joined. I think the most important thing I’ve learned is that you can do a lot more than you think and together we are a lot.” More powerful. Whether in a team, in a platoon or in a company, you can do more when you’re not alone,” said the princess and the soldier.
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© Getty ImagesDespite the harshness of autumn and winter in Skjold, Ingrid assures that “I really enjoy it here.” “The days are very varied and we do a lot of interesting things. And I must commend my battalion. They are incredibly good at motivating each other and making every day great. I wouldn’t be as happy here without them.”
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Mette-Merit from Norway visited her daughter by surprise at her military camp a month ago. In addition to seeing Ingrid, the Crown Princess also wanted to know how the Army works to strengthen the mental health of its members. “It was a wonderful conversation. The princess was really interested in this and showed great commitment to the members of the armed forces,” the military chaplain told Norwegian public broadcasting corporation NRK. Princess Mette-Marit continued to eat the menu with her daughter and the rest of the soldiers: salmon with pasta and toured the tank where her daughter trained.
© Getty ImagesCaptain Hagen Vangsen, commander of the engineer battalion, described King Harald and Sonia’s granddaughter as a mature and skilled soldier. “We are very pleased with this year’s contingent of Engineer Battalion’s 2nd Armored Engineer Company. “Princess has a good attitude and is on par with the rest of the company,” the officer told NRK.
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© Getty ImagesNorway’s Mette-Merit resumed its agenda
The truth is that he resumed his schedule after being on sick leave due to side effects caused by treatment for his pulmonary fibrosis, Mette-Merritt did not stop from Norway. This same week he accompanied Prince Haakon and the monarchs to the presentation of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded annually at Oslo City Hall. Of all the family concerns facing the king, recruitment is one of the highest levels. Marius Borg was in pre-trial detention for a week in late November after being arrested for the third time in three months and charged with two counts of rape. After seven days, he was released and police did not request an extension because they felt he was in no danger of destroying evidence or influencing witnesses.
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© Getty ImagesMarius Borg Høiby is accused of abusing three of his ex-girlfriends, threatening to kill a person, driving without a valid licence, reckless behaviour, several breaches of a control order, damage and bodily harm. But the most serious crime is for raping two women. Princess Mette-Marit’s son admitted some charges related to the first of his three arrests, but denied everything else.
