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The princess: – Feels very lucky

– I would like to start by saying thank you very much for this celebration, said Princess Ingrid Alexandra in her speech.

– Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this evening an experience both for me and for those who are here today. I want to thank everyone who has traveled from all over the country, she continued.

She said she is grateful that the celebration can take place at Deichman, where she has been several times before.

– I feel very lucky to have grown up in a country where we trust each other. Trust is created by all of us together. I am glad that I share with you as here today and everyone who lives in Norway, she said.

The princess received standing ovations from the audience.

Watch Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s speech here:

Støre: – Historical

Just after 19.00, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will give a speech.

– When you were born on a cold day in January 18 years ago, your proud father told you that it was the most beautiful and beautiful girl in the world. It is not entirely uncommon for proud fathers to use such words about their children, I do too, says Støre.

– But unlike all the other beautiful children who were born on January 21, 2004, your birth was top news in the news. You were born as the first female heir to the throne in the history of the kingdom. You have now passed 18 years of age and are of legal age. It is historic, Støre continues.

He highlights the major global events of recent years, such as the corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis in Europe, the famine crisis and the climate crisis.

– It is a turbulent time to become a monarch. But in turbulent times, the nation has come to know a royal house that has just shown what it is like to enter its time. It has understood its role as unifying and inclusive, says Støre.

He points out that the princess has a valuable legacy to cherish.

– You join the ranks of many strong women who have shaped Norway. But you should do it your way and I am confident that it will be wise, says Støre.

See excerpts from the speech here:

– A rolemodel

The ministers were first out for the celebration. From 5.10 pm, Minister of Agriculture Sandra Borch arrived, followed by Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl.

– Today we will celebrate the princess’s authority day. Due to the corona, the government’s party to the princess has been postponed until today, but now it will finally happen. I think it will be a wonderful and memorable evening, says Minister of Culture and Gender Equality Anette Trettebergstuen to VG.

– I think it’s great that we have such a fantastic heir to the throne as HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra is. And I look forward to hearing her speech today. I think she appears in an incredibly mature, mature and nice way, with good values. She is definitely a role model, she continues.

Dozens of spectators have turned up outside the barricades to watch guests arrive at the party.

Just after 18.00 Jonas Gahr Støre and his wife Marit Slagsvold arrived, followed by Trygve Slagsvold Vedum and his wife Cathrine Wergeland.

– Hope she gets the note

Marie Ulven, known under the artist name “Girl in Red”, is also on the guest list on Thursday.

– How do you remember your own 18th birthday?

– When I was 18, I bought alcohol and took it up to the room and thought I could drink it there. Then my mother said: “You still live with me, you are not allowed to.” So turning 18 is not really that cool.

The wolf’s highlight was getting his driver’s license.

– So I hope she gets the ticket and can drive around. And drive from the security guards, she says.

In addition to the meal itself and the guests, music and other cultural elements will shed light on the royal family’s place in today’s modern and diverse Norway.

Deichman’s main library is closed for the occasionsomething that has been met with criticism internally and externally.

In addition to the celebration on Thursday, the castle hosts a gala dinner on Friday with several royals on the guest list.

Ingrid Alexandra turned 18 on January 21, but the celebration had to be put on hold due to the pandemic.

VGTV had a chat with the princess when she came of age on January 21:

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