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Although the confirmation was marked by infection control measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it was a dignified and enjoyable ceremony at the Asker church on Saturday afternoon. In white robes and with nine other confirmers, the prince, who is number three in the succession to the throne, was blessed in the church.
It was Pastor Karoline Astrup at Asker Parish who welcomed the 200 into the church for service.
– Welcome everyone. We are gathered for a party, for confirmation. Together we will celebrate this service. This is your day and we will pray for each and every one of you, he told the confirmands.
Queen Sonja, King Harald and Märtha Louise participate in the confirmation of Prince Sverre Magnus in the church of Asker. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
16 guests
With restrictions on how many guests he could have in the church, the prince, like his nine confirmed companions, had only 16 of his closest relatives in the church when the confirmation service began.
In addition to grandparents King Harald and Queen Sonja, parents, siblings and Aunt Princess Märtha, Cousin Leah Isadora Behn was also among the guests.
When the royal guests arrived at the church, they were greeted by the President of the Church of Norway, Olav Fykse Tveit, but in a manner clearly adapted to the infection control measures that are recommended.
Touched mom
Clearly touched and proud of her son and happy for the day, Crown Princess Mette-Marit smiled as she greeted the family and felt inside the church hall. Mette-Marit wore a tougher bunad for the day, while Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore the East Telemark bunad that she herself received from the royal couple for her own confirmation last year.
Crown Princess Mette Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Crown Prince Haakon participate in the confirmation of Prince Sverre Magnus at the Asker Church. Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB scanpix
– Congratulations on the day and rest in the grace of God, the parish priest ended the party in the church before the party continued at home.
The big day is marked with a private dinner at Skaugum. Due to the crown, it will only be a small celebration with a maximum of 20 guests, the Palace has stated.
