Family photographs
Family members, godparents and representatives of the Norwegian authorities and youth organisations are gathered at the Royal Palace today to celebrate the 18th birthday of His Highness Prince Sverre Magnus. Official photographs of the family were taken before the luncheon began.
The photographs show Prince Sverre Magnus with his grandparents, parents, and sister, and was taken in the White Parlour at the Royal Palace.
Prince Sverre Magnus will turn 18 on Sunday, 3 December 2023.
The Prince's Bunad
Prince Sverre Magnus has been given a bunad (Norwegian national costume) from Their Majesties The King and Queen, and today he is wearing it for the first time. Norwegian bunad design varies by region, and the Prince has received a “Gråtrøyebunad” from Eastern Telemark, dating back to around 1870.
Family photograph. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra, His Highness Prince Sverre Magnus, His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Queen, Ms Marit Tjessem and Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
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