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Maud Angelica Behn Becomes First Norwegian Royal to Publicly Come Out as Bisexual

The announcement received public support from her mother, Princess Märtha Louise, with no comment yet from the Norwegian Royal House.

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Overview

  • On June 28 at Oslo Pride, Maud Angelica Behn shared an Instagram post declaring her bisexuality and became the first member of Norway’s royal family to publicly come out.
  • Princess Märtha Louise attended the parade with her daughter and posted “love is never wrong,” praising the bravery it takes to live one’s truth.
  • The Norwegian Royal House has not issued any official comment on Maud’s announcement, leaving institutional reactions still developing.
  • At 22, Maud is fifth in line to the throne and the granddaughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja, giving her declaration added resonance within the monarchy.
  • Maud’s use of social media to share her identity underscores a growing trend of personal advocacy and LGBTQ+ visibility in traditional royal institutions.