When we look at some of the names of European royals, we don’t always know how to pronounce them. Below, Nina Berglund of Aftenposten Multimedia gives me the correct ways of pronouncing the names of Norway’s royal family:
Mette-Marit: “METT-eh MAR-it” (accent on the first syllables.)
Haakon: “HO-cone” (definitely NOT “Hawk-en!”)
Mãrtha Louise: “MARE-tuh Luh-VEE-she” (Swedish pronounciation… NOT “Martha”)
Sonja: “SO-nya”
Harald: “HA-rald” (“Ha” like “rah”)
Thanks Nina!
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On reflection I believe my attendance could divert attention from the purpose of the occasion, which is to focus on the life and service of Diana. I’m grateful to my husband, William and Harry for supporting my decision.
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in a statement regarding her change of heart at attending Diana’s memorial.
I feel that it is avoiding an awkward situation. It’s not something that occurred by force, but rather out of grace.
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Aftenposten Norway is running a photo series of Queen Sonja’s early years. They are lovely photos. See them HERE.
