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Princess Märtha Louise of Norway (born September 22, 1971) is the only daughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja. She is third in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne, after her brother Crown Prince Haakon and his daughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra (Märtha's niece).

In 1990 the Norwegian constitution was altered, granting cognatic primogeniture to the Norwegian throne, meaning that the eldest child, regardless of gender, takes precedence in the line of succession. This was not, however, done retroactively (as, for example, Sweden had done in 1980), meaning that her younger brother still takes precedence over her in the line of succession.

Princess Märtha Louise is a certified physiotherapist, following education in Oslo and internship in Maastricht, Netherlands. She has not practised her profession, however, choosing instead, from her fascination in traditional Norwegian folk tales as well as a love of music, to establish her own commercial entertainment business based on giving public and televised performances reciting folk tales and singing with well-known Norwegian choirs. In December 2003, she took part in Oslo Gospel Choir's Christmas concert with a solo performance, included on the companion CD album.

On February 1, 2002, the King issued a royal edictAn edict is an announcement of a law, often associated with monarchism. The Pope and various micronational leaders are the only persons who still issue edicts. Notable Edicts A French edict, of Finance Minister Colbert ( 17th century), was intended to imp that retracted the title Her Royal Highness from Märtha Louise ([1]), in a move to try to dampen the connections between the Norwegian royal family and her business activities.

On May 24May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). There are 221 days remaining. Events 1153 Malcolm IV becomes King of Scotland. 1218 The Fifth Crusade leaves for Egypt. 1430 Joan of Arc is captured at Compiegne. 1487 Im, 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom she married author Ari BehnAri Mikael Behn (born September 30, 1972) is a Norwegian author. He has written two books: a collection of short stories Trist som faen and a novel Bakgard . He has previously been employed as a truck driver. He was born Bjorshol, but he later took his gr (born 1972 as Ari Bjørshol; he later took his grandmother's name).

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After several postponements due to family births and her father's illness, during which the Princess took on some representation duties, Princess Märtha Louise and her husband moved to New York City in the fall of 2004.

On 20 September, 2004 the Royal Court announced that the Princess was again expecting, with the birth stipulated to occur mid-April 2005

([2]) (The Royal family has a tradition of waiting until three months into a pregnancy before making it public.) Planned to take place at Rikshospitalet University Hospital in Oslo (like for Märtha's first child), the forthcoming birth will not delay the couple's move to New York, according to the Court's press release.

Preceded by:
HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra
List of Succession to the Norwegian Throne Next in line:
Maud Angelica Behn


Preceded by:
HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra
Line of Succession to the British throne Followed by:
Maud Angelica Behn


Märtha Louise of Norway



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