Overview

• On June 28 at Oslo Pride, 22-year-old Maud Angelica Behn publicly revealed her bisexuality on Instagram, sharing photos in bisexual-flag colors and celebrating the festival’s spirit.
• Behn’s announcement makes her the first member of the Norwegian royal family to come out as bisexual and adds to her role as the granddaughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja.
• Princess Märtha Louise joined her daughter at Norway’s largest LGBTIQ+ festival with her husband, Durek Verrett, and wrote that “love is never wrong” in a show of support.
• The coming-out has drawn extensive coverage from domestic and international media outlets, highlighting shifting attitudes toward LGBTQ+ identities in Norway.
• The Norwegian Royal House has yet to issue an official response, leaving the palace’s stance on Behn’s announcement unconfirmed.