Mette-Marit-crown Princess of Norway
Lost in the mountainous Norway, the time seemed to have stopped. Here, among the mossy boulders and tall fir trees, it is very easy to believe in miracles. Say, we need to beware of fakes, trolls, and through the local forests to still roam the beautiful huldra — the Golden-haired girl, who so easily captured the hearts of men. On huldra out of a fairy tale and like Mette-Marit — blond beauty-Norwegian, which was destined to become a modern Cinderella, stealing the heart of Prince Haakon.
Mette-Marit Tjessem, Habi was born in the ordinary family: the girl's mother was a Bank teller, her father a journalist, there were four children — three Mette and her brother. Alas, the marriage was fragile, and when the girl went to the first class, her parents divorced.
When Mette-Marit turned twenty-one, she became a regular of Nightclubs with a bad reputation. The girl was recognized in places where the river flowed alcohol and to get drugs was not a problem. Other visitors to these institutions Mette-Marit did not like: it was referred to as "not too smart" and in General "the most common". But the boys came from her in delight. However, the boys were more "wrong."
In twenty-two years, an unmarried student Mette-Marit became pregnant. Contrary to the laws of the fairy tale, her family did not turn away from her, with little Marius was very helped by her mother, whom Mette - Marit, according to her, "since childhood considered an angel." But even the care of a good angel could not suddenly make a pumpkin turn into a carriage, and Cinderella became a Princess. Little Marius's father was convicted twice for possession and sale of drugs. Mette-Marit had to forget the dreams of continuing her studies — she worked in bars and restaurants and only in her spare time opened textbooks on history and public administration. Meanwhile, somewhere in the Palace of crown Prince Hokon leafed through his favorite Ibsen and consolidated in the knowledge of social and political Sciences obtained at the University of California in the United States. Didn't that not work alone the crown Prince and soon he will meet the one. They were introduced by a mutual friend at a rock festival, presenting the Prince as a"cool guy". Håkon drove the agitated Mette Marit home in a taxi.
They liked each other at once, but no matter how democratic nor was the Norwegian Royal family, to allow his son to marry the "Queen of parties", a single mother, who gave birth to a drug dealer... perhaps it would be too much. And Hakon kept saying: "Marry!"
The Pope-king Harald sighed and understood that the son repeats his own way. Young Harald's parents, too, were forbidden to even think about marriage with his beloved Sonia. "Then I will never marry anyone!— - he put forward an ultimatum with determination, inherited from the warlike ancestors. And five months later, the lovers were married.
Family traditions were tenacious. Hawk was allowed to do it... no, not to marry yet, but to live with Mette Marit. In today's world, civil marriage is no surprise, for Norway is not a sensation: half of the children are born out of wedlock. But what is allowed to a simple Norwegian, is not allowed to the Prince: who will observe the moral foundations and show the example of the nation? People began to resent. So very soon, håkon had already knelt down in front of Mette Marit and handed her a ring with diamonds and rubies — a family jewel that his father and grandfather put on his finger to his beloved, offering his hand and heart. Immediately followed by a press conference. Haakon looked into the eyes of his bride, and repeated: "You love me, too?"The audience wept with emotion.
But very soon Mette-Marit realized all the opposite sides of people's attention. The audience, greedy to gossip about the life of celebrities, did not leave her alone. Mette-Marit was called the gold digger, who married without love, seduced only by the brilliance of the Royal crown. The press ridiculed her inability to dress according to her status. When she appeared three times in public in the same dress, it was so disastrous news that she was forced to comment on the Minister of culture. Mette is afraid to fly on airplanes, and in the new status it is necessary to constantly make official visits. It cost her a great deal of mental strength. But even despite the presence of a psychologist on Board, there were cases when a poor woman ran out of the plane just in the last seconds before departure. The crowd sneered. But the lovers did not give up. And the bride became a wife. The wedding was celebrated with all the necessary splendor. Oslo was decorated with flowers, flags of Norway and portraits of newlyweds. On the ship, on which the youth went to ride on the fjords, covered a luxurious table.
A gala dinner was held at the Akershus Palace. The guest list shone the names of the royalty. Luxurious Bridal gowns, diamond tiara on the sculptural head of Mette-Marit. Even those who did not like the newly-made Princess, could not but admit that this story is like a fairy tale. The wedding was followed by harsh everyday life, in which the young wife again and again had to defend his right to happiness. Mette's father added fuel to the fire, who did not disdain to tell journalists the details of her stormy life before meeting with Hokon. The scandal followed the scandal: the press and the townsfolk relished the passion of Mette marijuana, it suddenly became clear that the" Queen of parties " in his youth managed to star in a porn film, Mette did not have time to justify.
"I lived as I wanted and paid dearly for it. Unfortunately, time cannot be reversed. What's done is done. But I promise that I will do everything to adequately fulfill my new role."
Where did she draw her strength? Perhaps, in the love of Haakon. No matter what storms may rage around, he did not give reason to doubt his feelings. "Thank you for letting me live with you and Marius. This is the most precious gift. I'm happy and proud to be your husband!»
Scandals gradually subsided. Mette-Marit earned the respect of Norwegians, engaged in social activities. And again the changed status: now it is not just the wife of Haakon and crown Princess of Norway, she is a mother three times!
On 21 January 2004, Mette-Marit gave birth to a daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexander. It is this girl who will one day inherit the Norwegian throne. A year later, a boy was born in the family, Prince Sverre Magnus. Those who did not know what was hidden behind the last page of the fairy tale about Cinderella can now see it with their own eyes. On Norway's independence Day, it is enough to see how the crowd of crown Prince håkon and his beloved wife Mette Marit will be welcomed.
