Princess Mette-Marit's Greatest Style Moments
Happy Birthday, Princess Mette-Marit!
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was born Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby 50 years ago today. To celebrate the occasion, take a look back at her best fashion moments since becoming royal.
June 14, 2023
To attend a recent event at Litteraturhuset literature house in Oslo, Princess Mette-Marit kept it casual in a Max Mara dress.
May 6, 2023
To the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, Princess Mette-Marit looked lovely in a Dundas blush dress.
May 5, 2023
For a pre-coronation reception, the Norwegian Princess chose a patriotic graphic red and white look, which included an Alexander McQueen jacket.
April 24, 2023
At the unveiling of Louise Bourgeois's Monumental Sculpture "Maman" at The Palace Park, the Crown Princess looked chic in the rain—proving that ponchos can indeed be trendy.
March 2, 2023
Prince William and Kate Middleton hosted the Norwegian royals at Kensington Palace, and Mette-Marit looked striking in a red dress.
March 1, 2023
For an event in London, Mette-Marit turned to royal-loved brand the Vampire's Wife in a sparkly blue dress.
March 1, 2023
According to her official biography, "Crown Princess Mette-Marit loves to read and is enthusiastic about books. She is eager to share her love of reading and spread good literature. She firmly believes that there is a book for everyone." Here, at a literary talk at the Norwegian ambassador's residence in London, she wears cool geometric glasses and an outfit by Lisou—showing that print-mixing is a win.
August 31, 2022
During a visit to the Lillestrøm Library, the princess opted for a floral midi dress from Pia Tjelta, which coincidentally matched the bouquet she was gifted.
June 16, 2022
On this occasion, Mette-Marit went bold in a yellow floral gown by Erdem and a hot pink clutch.
June 10, 2022
To celebrate the opening of the new National Museum in Oslo, she turned to Norwegian designer Dundas for a pink gown. (She was embracing Barbiecore before it was trendy!)
June 5, 2022
At the 2022 French Open, Princess Mette-Marit looked chic in a perfect spectator 'fit, wearing a blush puff-sleeve dress by Beulah.
April 20, 2022
In Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Mette-Marit showed off her cold-weather style, wearing a cozy white jacket and a gray beanie and scarf.
March 10, 2022
To visit Gamlebyen Elementary School, Mette-Marit opted for a classic modern "working royal" outfit, wearing a Marni printed coat over a navy under layer.
November 11, 2021
While hosting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, the Norwegian royals visited Trondheim, Norway, and Mette-Marit layered a sleeveless navy dress over a long-sleeved white one.
November 9, 2021
During an official state banquet, Princess Mette-Marit wore her Diamond Daisy tiara.
November 9, 2021
Mette-Marit wore a Fendi pleated dress that she's previously worn during an official welcome for the Dutch royals.
October 22, 2021
For the opening of the new Munch museum, Princess Mette-Marit wore this very fun printed jacket.
September 29, 2021
In a visit to Kirkebygden, the Crown Princess embraced autumnal dressing in a Gabriela Hearst jacket and boots.
June 3, 2021
For the opening of Hope Cathedral, the princess wore a patterned Pia Tjelta dress and Christian Louboutin ballet flats.
July 10, 2019
In summer vacation photos taken in Dvergsoya, Mette-Marit embraced holiday dressing in a white sundress.
October 30, 2018
In 2018, Princess Mette Marit announced she was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis, and this appearance at the Nordic Council Literature Prize was her first outing since sharing the news.
September 9, 2018
For a more casual royal look at the Mortensrud Festival, Mette-Marit wore blue jeans and a Fjallräven jacket.
February 1, 2018
During Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal visit to Norway, Princess Mette-Marit looked glamorous in an embellished ivory lacy gown.
May 10, 2017
To celebrate the 80th birthdays of King Harald V and Queen Sonja, the royals stepped out for a gala, and Mette-Marit opted for a beautiful navy gown.
May 10, 2017
Earlier that day, they had a more casual lunch aboard the Norwegian Royal Yacht, and Mette-Marit layered a poncho over a cozy white turtleneck.
June 23, 2016
Who says flower crowns can't be stylish? During the Royal Silver Jubilee Tour, the Crown Princess accessorized her pale blue dress with a flower crown—like all the other Norwegian royal women that day.
May 27, 2016
At the christening of Sweden's Prince Oscar, Princess Mette-Marit wore a mint green tweed dress—here, she looks lovingly at her new godson as he's held by his mom, Princess Victoria.
January 15, 2016
In an official photograph released by Norway's Royal Court, the Crown Princess wears an elegant square-neck gown and a tiara, along with a sash and brooches displaying her royal honors.
July 24, 2015
At the Saint Olav Festival, Princess Mette-Marit kept it casual in a sweater and sneakers.
June 13, 2015
For the royal wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist, Mette-Marit didn't actually wear a gown—she opted for a floor-length orchid skirt by Temperly London, which she paired with a light pink shirt.
April 16, 2015
Crown Princess Mette-Marit twinned with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at Queen Margrethe's 75th birthday celebrations. Both royal women chose tea-length white dresses and nude pumps.
June 10, 2014
At the amfAR Inspiration Gala, Princess Mette-Marit wore an embroidered black dress—and posed for a snap with Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker!
June 8, 2013
At the royal wedding of Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill, Mette-Marit looked like a Disney princess in this lace blue gown designed by Peter Dundas at Emilio Pucci.
October 19, 2012
At the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Stephanie de Lannoy at the Grand-ducal Palace, Mette-Marit chose a sparkling red gown.
May 24, 2012
During a trip to the Norwegian countryside, the princess kept it simple in this green set.
March 20, 2012
To welcome then-Prince Charles and Camilla on their Diamond Jubilee tour of Scandinavia, Mette-Marit paired a black blazer with a light floral skirt—which hypothetically shouldn't work, but it looks great.
January 15, 2012
In celebration of Queen Margrethe's 40 years on the throne, the Norwegian royals attended a gala at Christiansborg Palace, and Mette-Marit looked lovely in this white beaded gown.
January 15, 2012
As part of the Queen Margrethe festivities, they also attended a service and Mette-Marit turned to her reliable pillbox hat style, pairing it with a light purple belted dress.
December 11, 2011
Oslo in winter is cold! But Princess Mette-Marit doesn't let the weather stop her from looking fashionable—she wore a little black dress and strappy heels to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.
August 31, 2011
For a gala dinner at the Royal Castle in Oslo, Mette-Marit wore a subtle floral printed gown.
August 25, 2011
To celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary, the princess kept it simple in this white dress and sweater—not too bridal, but on theme.
August 18, 2011
For Prince Sverre Magnus's first day of school, Mette-Marit showed her off-duty look in a layered sleeveless turtleneck and boot-cut jeans.
July 2, 2011
For the royal wedding of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, Princess Mette-Marit was in blush pink. Spot her evil eye bracelet, too.
June 19, 2010
For Princess Victoria's royal wedding to Daniel Westling, Princess Mette-Marit wore a light blue ruffled dress—possibly channeling Cinderella?
April 28, 2010
This pick isn't about Mette-Marit's outfit, but rather take a look at her dramatic floral headpiece! It totally changes her outfit.
May 24, 2008
For Prince Joachim of Denmark's wedding to Marie Cavallier, Mette-Marit chose an off-the-shoulder pink gown.
February 21, 2007
If you're the Crown Princess of Norway, your winter style better be on point. Mette-Marit has perfected the fashionable coat/scarf/hat combo, as evidenced here.
June 19, 2006
In a more casual outfit, Mette-Marit wore a matching set with a striped shirt underneath—preppy, but make it royal.
April 29, 2006
To celebrate King Carl XVI Gustaf's 60th birthday, Mette-Marit opted for this stylish green and black dress by Alberta Ferretti.
January 21, 2006
For the christening of Prince Christian of Denmark, Mette-Marit wore a deep read skirt suit set. The Crown Prince and Princess of Norway are his godparents.
October 26, 2005
At a dinner at the Guildhall in London, England, Mette-Marit (who was seven months pregnant here!) looked glamorous in an off-the-shoulder pink gown.
September 21, 2004
This Prada peacoat, paired with the pillbox hat, is a very retro look on the Norwegian princess.
May 22, 2004
At the Spanish royal wedding (of then-Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz, the future King Felipe and Queen Letizia), Princess Mette-Marit wore a light pink pleated dress and a metallic blazer.
May 21, 2004
On the eve of the Spanish royal wedding, Mette-Marit kept it simple in a blue gown.
November 23, 2002
On a visit to Washington, D.C., the Crown Princess looked like your average tourist in the early-aughts—wearing jeans, a collared shirt under her sweater, and a long trench coat.
May 24, 2002
For the wedding of her sister-in-law Princess Märtha Louise, Princess Mette-Marit wore a dramatic blue gown.
August 25, 2001
As a bride, Mette-Marit wore a dress by Norwegian designer Ove Harder Finseth. Her dress was inspired by Queen Maud's gowns.
August 24, 2001
To a gala the night before her wedding (think rehearsal dinner, but way fancier), Mette-Marit wore a silk blue gown with a matching shawl and clutch, and wore diamond jewelry that belonged to the Norwegian royal family.
August 23, 2001
Ahead of the royal wedding, King Harald (right) and Queen Sonja hosted a private party, and Mette-Marit wore a simple white sundress.
August 22, 2001
During a photo call ahead of their wedding, Mette-Marit kept it simple in a skirt suit. Mette-Marit's engagement to Prince Haakon was controversial because she was a single mom at the time (her son, Marius Borg Høiby, was born in January 1997).
May 19, 2001
For a gala celebrating the wedding of Prince Constantijn and Princess Larentien, Mette-Marit (not yet a princess!) wore a strapless pink gown and a pink shawl. Honestly, this is peak early aughts fashion.
January 10, 2001
One of her first appearances as Prince Haakon's fiancee, she wore a silver maxi dress and a sparkly shawl.
December 1, 2000
To announce their engagement, Mette-Marit wore a business casual outfit in a cream skirt and blazer.
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