Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

Some of the key events about Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

• 1995

  Dropped out of high school without completing her education
• 1997

  Gave birth to a son out of wedlock at age 23
• 1999

  Became a single mother and raised her son while working and studying
• 1999

  Admitted to past drug use and a "rebellious phase" in her youth
• 2001

  Married Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in a ceremony at Oslo Cathedral
• 2001

  Faced public criticism for her past lifestyle upon engagement to Crown Prince Haakon
• 2001

  Controversy arose over her ex-boyfriend's criminal record and drug dealing history
• 2002

  Caused debate by wearing a revealing dress to a music awards show
• 2003

  Gave birth to Princess Ingrid Alexandra, second in line to the Norwegian throne
• 2005

  Welcomed Prince Sverre Magnus, third in line to the Norwegian throne
• 2005

  Criticized for associating with controversial author Ari Behn
• 2006

  Appointed as Special Representative for UNAIDS
• 2008

  Established the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's Foundation to support youth projects
• 2011

  Faced scrutiny over friendship with a convicted sex offender
• 2012

  Completed a master's degree in Executive Management at BI Norwegian Business School
• 2012

  Criticized for attending a memorial service for a convicted murderer
• 2016

  Became patron of the Norwegian Red Cross
• 2018

  Launched the "Litteraturtoget" (Literature Train) initiative to promote reading among youth
• 2019

  Revealed diagnosis of chronic pulmonary fibrosis, limiting her royal duties
• 2020

  Advocated for mental health awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic

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