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Crown Princess Mette-Marit Honors Two Late Confidantes in Quiet Tributes

Her massive floral tribute underscores the depth of her grief after losing two lifelong friends.

Overview

  • On August 6 at Kulturkirken Jakob in Oslo, Mette-Marit sent one of the largest wreaths to the funeral of author Ingvar Ambjørnsen to honor their shared passion for literature.
  • She publicly acknowledged the sudden July 24 passing of hat designer Mona Strand—known as “Hüte-Mona”—who was both her confidante and former Oslo neighbor.
  • The princess has not issued personal statements but has relied on symbolic gestures to convey her private sorrow within her royal duties.
  • Ambjørnsen died on July 19 at age 69 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a loss that resonates with Mette-Marit’s own struggle against lung fibrosis.
  • These back-to-back losses highlight the challenge she faces in balancing her public role with deeply personal grief.