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.