Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s story will be covered in the documentary series Taviske kankinkallin, which starts today.
Mette-Marit and Haakon got engaged in 2000. The public did not take the news well. PDO
Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit has been in the media for the last few months, when his firstborn son About Marius charged with multiple crimes.
Of course, Mette-Marit has had her share of storms before. It becomes clear from the three-part documentary series Royal from Taviswhich starts today Theme & with Femi.
Mette-Marit shocked the nation when it was revealed what kind of woman Norway’s future ruler, crown prince will be Haakon had really fallen in love.
Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby was the daughter of an alcoholic father. He partied and socialized. In the 1990s, Mette-Marit got engaged to a man who had been convicted of drug offences. In 1996, they divorced, and Mette-Marit started expecting a child for her good friend, who also had a drug conviction.
Mette-Marit did not initially enjoy the popularity of the citizens. Over
Mette-Marit and Haakon’s paths crossed for the first time even before Marius was born in January 1997. Three years later they became a couple, and the trio started their life as a new family. Mette-Marit’s background made her, in the eyes of many, completely unsuitable for queen candidate.
At least Mette-Marit’s fame was not helped by her father. Sven Olaf at Bjarte Høiby had no money and spent time in dubious company.
– The father willingly took money from the media and in return gave pictures and information about his daughter, British journalist Peter Conrad says in the documentary.
Sven died in 2007.
Father Sven did not help his daughter’s reputation. Over
Mette-Marit and Haakon got engaged in December 2000. Even that did not bring the Norwegians’ approval. Support for the Norwegian monarchy fell to a record low, while support for the republic rose.
– I understand that many are thinking [menneisyyttäni]. But I hope to be seen as I am now. I’m going to look forward and try to do my job well, Mette-Marit defended herself in her engagement interview.
The From Tavis to Royal series also follows the journey of Prince Daniel, Princess Catherine and Queen Mary to become members of the royal family. Over
Royal from Tavis In the documentary series, Mette-Marit is also followed of Daniel Westling, of Mary Donaldson and of Catherine Middleton journey to become Prince Daniel of Sweden, Queen Mary of Denmark and Princess Catherine of Wales.
Royal from Tavis today with Teema & Femi at 21:41 & Arena. See all TV programs and broadcast times in Telku’s TV guide.