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'''Catherine, Crown Princess of Norway''' (Catherine Charlotte Lauren Charles Frederick; born 28 January 1969) is the ''Crown Princess of Norway'' by marriage to {{wp|Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway}} and a member of the {{wp|British royal family}}. She is also a noted {{wp|Norwegian}} {{wp|Olympic}} swimmer, having chosen to represent the country following her marriage.
'''Catherine, Crown Princess of Norway''' (Catherine Charlotte Lauren Charles Frederick; born 28 January 1969) is the ''Crown Princess of Norway'' by marriage to {{wp|Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway}} and a member of the {{wp|British royal family}}. She is also a noted {{wp|Norwegian}} {{wp|Olympic}} swimmer, having chosen to represent the country following her marriage.
A dedicated animal conservationist, Catherine has been consistently involved in various wildlife projects in both {{wp|Norway}} and various other countries around the world. The ''Kronprinsesse Catherine nasjonalpark (English: Crown Princess Catherine National Park)'' in northern {{wp|Norway}} is named after her.


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Catherine was born on the 28th of January 1969 as the eldest daughter of [[Charles III of the United Kingdom|Charles III]] and {{wp|Lauren Bacall}}. Initially named Catherine after one of her parents' close friends, the {{wp|American}} actress, {{wp|Katharine Hepburn}}, she was subsequently named after her third-great grandmother {{wp|Carlota of Mexico|Charlotte}}, then accompanied with that of her own {{wp|Lauren Bacall|mother}} and [[Charles III of the United Kingdom|father]].
Catherine was born on the January 28th 1969 as the eldest daughter of [[Charles III of the United Kingdom|King Charles III]] and {{wp|Lauren Bacall}}. Named Catherine after one of her parents' close friends, the {{wp|American}} actress, {{wp|Katharine Hepburn}}, she was subsequently named after her third-great grandmother, {{wp|Carlota of Mexico|Queen Charlotte}}, and subsequently after her own {{wp|Lauren Bacall|mother}} and [[Charles III of the United Kingdom|father]].


As with her mother's wish, Catherine and her siblings' upbringing were solely tasked under the former herself, breaking the tradition of having {{wp|Nanny|nannies}} being appointed as caretakers for royal children. Despite the initial hardship, Catherine and in particular her sister [[Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Albany|Alexandra]] became particularly close with their {{wp|Lauren Bacall|mother}}. While she enjoyed warm relations with her brothers, she occasionally exemplified a certain degree of rivalry towards her younger sister in an unofficial competition for their mother's affection. Regardless, the two princesses shared common interests which included the likes of swimming, football and horse riding. At the age of six, Catherine was made {{wp|Princess Royal|''Princess Royal''}} by her [[Charles III of the United Kingdom|father]], succeeding her grand-aunt, the [[Alexandra, Princess Royal|Duchess of Uppland]] whom had been the previous holder of the title until her death the previous year.  
In contrast to her predecessors, Catherine and her siblings' respective upbringings were completely void of any royal nannies, as {{wp|Lauren Bacall|Queen Lauren}} herself had insisted on personally raising her children. Nevertheless, amidst some intiial hardships, Catherine and her younger sister, [[Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Albany|Princess Alexandra]] in particular, were quick to became generally close with their {{wp|Lauren Bacall|mother}}. While she mostly enjoyed warm relations with her brothers, she reportedly exhibited a certain degree of rivalry towards her younger sister in an unofficial competition for their mother's affection. Regardless, both the two princesses shared common interests which included the likes of swimming, football and horse riding. At the age of six, Catherine was made {{wp|Princess Royal|''Princess Royal''}} by her [[Charles III of the United Kingdom|father]], succeeding her grand-aunt, the [[Alexandra, Princess Royal|Duchess of Uppland]] whom had been the previous holder of the title until her death the year prior.  


Since Catherine was only a year apart from her younger sister, the two enrolled together at the {{wp|Brentford School for Girls}} and were said to had performed "exceptionally well" in their studies, with Catherine herself possessing a sizable degree of advantage in Physical Education.  
Since Catherine was only a year apart from her younger sister, the two enrolled together at the {{wp|Brentford School for Girls}} and were said to had performed "exceptionally well" in their studies, with Catherine herself possessing a sizable degree of advantage in Physical Education.  


==Adulthood==
==Adulthood==
While her sister unexpectedly pursued a career in the {{wp|Royal Navy}} upon completing her secondary education, Catherine however chose to continue furthering her studies, when she then graduated with a degree in International Relations from {{wp|Cambridge University}}. Soon after, she was chosen by her brother, who became king upon the death of their father in 1989 to represent the country abroad on his behalf. In 1990, despite her personal opposition against the {{wp|Tiannamen Square}} crackdown by the {{wp|Chinese}} government, she visited the country and met with {{wp|Chinese}} president, {{wp|Yang Shangkun}}. Praised for her mannerisms and her ability to "maintain stately professionalism" during the visit, she then promptly went on a series of unexpected visits throughout {{wp|Asia}}, visiting the countries of {{wp|Japan}}, {{wp|Malaysia}} and {{wp|South Korea}}. Reportedly, she had privately expressed to her escorts her desire to visit the country of {{wp|Taiwan}}, but this was then discouraged as to not severe the newly established relations with {{wp|China}}. On behalf of her [[William VI of the United Kingdom|brother]], Catherine would subsequently undertook further state visits around {{wp|Europe}} and to the {{wp|United States}}, where she was received by the {{wp|President of the United States|U.S President}} {{wp|George H.W. Bush}}. Once more, in a show of commitment and dedication, she successfully negotiated an agreement between the two countries in furthering cooperation on upholding better standards and care for wildlife species.
As her younger sister chose to pursue a military career in the {{wp|Royal Navy}} upon graduating from secondary school, Catherine instead chose to continue her studies further, by consequently enrolling at the prestigious {{wp|Cambridge University}}, where she then earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science.  
 
At the same time, Catherine began to take interest in wildlife rehabilitation. In 1994, she became one of the earliest official members of the {{wp|Folly Wildlife Rescue}} based in {{wp|London}}. Following her remarkable contribution to the organisation in its early days, she subsequently extended her patronage over several other national organisations responsible for wildlife rehabilitation in both {{wp|England}} and {{wp|Scotland}}.  


On 14 December 1995, she travelled to {{wp|Dayton}}, {{wp|Ohio}} as the {{wp|British}} representative alongside {{wp|John Major|Prime Minister John Major}} as signatories of the {{wp|Dayton Agreement}} which ended the {{wp|Bosnian War}}. This however would be Catherine's final official duty as a representative for her {{wp|United Kingdom|country}} before her subsequent marriage, to which she then began undertaking the same official duties for {{wp|Norway}} instead, the birthplace of her {{wp|Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway|husband}}.
Made a {{wp|Counsellor of state}} by her father at the age of twenty one upon finishing her studies, Catherine began to mandatorily undertake a series of duties, ranging from royal functions such as attending public events to representing her country abroad through various international visits. Thus, on December 1991, she undertook her first task as a state counsellor by holding an official visit to the newly created {{wp|Russia|Russian Federation}}, which had then recently emerged out of a dissolved {{wp|Soviet Union}}, during which she met the inaugural {{wp|President of Russia}}, {{wp|Boris Yeltsin}}.


==Crown Princess of Norway==
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Having inherited her prior interest in wildlife rehabilitation, she continued to further her interest in said cause by subsequently indulging herself on an active scale in wildlife organisations throughout {{wp|Norway}}. In addition to her largely-praised commitment to the widlife cause, she was at times seen taking a personal "hands-on" approach instead, such as being directly involved in rehabilitation activities throughout the forested areas, rescuing endangered or injured wildlife species and alike. A few months into her efforts, Catherine announced that she was taking up flying lessons as to better her efforts in the wildlife community. She subsequently acquired a personally-owned {{wp|Bell 412}} helicopter, which was used regularly by the Crown Princess in monitoring wildlife habitats.  
Having inherited her prior interest in wildlife rehabilitation, she continued to further her interest in said cause by subsequently indulging herself on an active scale in wildlife organisations throughout {{wp|Norway}}. In addition to her largely-praised commitment to the widlife cause, she was at times seen taking a personal "hands-on" approach instead, such as being directly involved in rehabilitation activities throughout the forested areas, rescuing endangered or injured wildlife species and alike. A few months into her efforts, Catherine announced that she was taking up flying lessons as to better her efforts in the wildlife community. She subsequently acquired a personally-owned {{wp|Bell 412}} helicopter, which was used regularly by the Crown Princess in monitoring wildlife habitats.  


At the same time, the Crown Princess began furthering her interest in professional sports, exemplified by her previous record during her high school years. Until 2000, she actively competed in several local swimming competitions, to which she generally scored promising success. Eventually, at the {{wp|2004 Summer Olympics}} in {{wp|Athens}}, she scored a silver medal for the {{wp|Norwegian}} {{wp|Olympics}} team as the sole swimmer in a 50m freestyle race.  
At the same time, the Crown Princess began furthering her interest in professional sports, exemplified by her previous record during her high school years. Until the year 2000, she actively competed in several local swimming competitions, to which she generally scored promising success. Eventually, at the {{wp|2004 Summer Olympics}} in {{wp|Athens}}, she scored a silver medal for the {{wp|Norwegian}} {{wp|Olympics}} team as the sole swimmer in a 50m freestyle race.  


==Marriage==
==Marriage==
As a consequence of her feminine charms and beauty, Catherine was greatly sought after as an eligible suitor from both the upper nobility and royalty, and even from those with a common background, which was greatly encouraged by both of her parents, seeking a further diversification of the royal household.  
As a consequence of her feminine charms and beauty, Catherine was greatly sought after as an eligible suitor from both the upper nobility and royalty, and even from those with a common background, which was greatly encouraged by both of her parents, seeking a further diversification of the royal household.  


In 1991, Catherine publicly revealed her relationship with [[Thomas Colling]], a local businessman who had been a collegemate with the princess from her time in {{wp|Cambridge University}}. Amidst a relatively stable relationship and a sizable degree of media coverage in their relationship, the pair peacefully broke off two years later.
On August 1991, Catherine publicly revealed her relationship with [[Thomas Colling]], a local businessman who had been a collegemate with the princess from her time in {{wp|Cambridge University}}. Amidst a relatively stable relationship and a sizable degree of media coverage in their relationship, the pair peacefully broke off two years later.


In 1994, Catherine met the 21 year old {{wp|Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway}} in a solo state visit to the latter's country. Despite their brief exchanges, rumours of a relationship were quickly fronted by both the {{wp|Norwegian}} and {{wp|British}} medias. A year later, having served as the respective bridesmaid and best man for their siblings' marriage, the pair followed up with an official engagement in September of the same year. The couple were married the next year, in which Catherine was subsequently confirmed as ''Crown Princess of Norway'' on the day of marriage. The couple then received their only child, [[Prince Olav of Norway|Olav]] two years later.  
Sometime in February 1994, Catherine met the 21 year old {{wp|Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway}} in a solo state visit to the latter's country. Despite their brief exchanges, rumours of a relationship were quickly fronted by both the {{wp|Norwegian}} and {{wp|British}} medias. A year later, having served as the respective bridesmaid and best man for their siblings' marriage, the pair followed up with an official engagement in September of the same year. The couple were married the next year, in which Catherine was subsequently confirmed as ''Crown Princess of Norway'' on the day of marriage. The couple then received their only child, [[Prince Olav of Norway|Olav]] two years later.  


==Personal Information==
==Personal Information==

Revision as of 14:43, 6 August 2021

Catherine
Princess Royal
Crown Princess of Norway
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BornCatherine Charlotte Lauren Charles Frederick
(1969-01-28) 28 January 1969 (age 55)
Buckingham Palace, London
Spouse
Issue
Detail
Full name
Catherine Charlotte Lauren Charles Frederick
HouseHanover (by birth)
Glücksburg (by marriage)
FatherCharles III
MotherLauren Bacall
ReligionProtestant

Catherine, Crown Princess of Norway (Catherine Charlotte Lauren Charles Frederick; born 28 January 1969) is the Crown Princess of Norway by marriage to Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway and a member of the British royal family. She is also a noted Norwegian Olympic swimmer, having chosen to represent the country following her marriage.

A dedicated animal conservationist, Catherine has been consistently involved in various wildlife projects in both Norway and various other countries around the world. The Kronprinsesse Catherine nasjonalpark (English: Crown Princess Catherine National Park) in northern Norway is named after her.

Early Life

Catherine was born on the January 28th 1969 as the eldest daughter of King Charles III and Lauren Bacall. Named Catherine after one of her parents' close friends, the American actress, Katharine Hepburn, she was subsequently named after her third-great grandmother, Queen Charlotte, and subsequently after her own mother and father.

In contrast to her predecessors, Catherine and her siblings' respective upbringings were completely void of any royal nannies, as Queen Lauren herself had insisted on personally raising her children. Nevertheless, amidst some intiial hardships, Catherine and her younger sister, Princess Alexandra in particular, were quick to became generally close with their mother. While she mostly enjoyed warm relations with her brothers, she reportedly exhibited a certain degree of rivalry towards her younger sister in an unofficial competition for their mother's affection. Regardless, both the two princesses shared common interests which included the likes of swimming, football and horse riding. At the age of six, Catherine was made Princess Royal by her father, succeeding her grand-aunt, the Duchess of Uppland whom had been the previous holder of the title until her death the year prior.

Since Catherine was only a year apart from her younger sister, the two enrolled together at the Brentford School for Girls and were said to had performed "exceptionally well" in their studies, with Catherine herself possessing a sizable degree of advantage in Physical Education.

Adulthood

As her younger sister chose to pursue a military career in the Royal Navy upon graduating from secondary school, Catherine instead chose to continue her studies further, by consequently enrolling at the prestigious Cambridge University, where she then earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science.

Made a Counsellor of state by her father at the age of twenty one upon finishing her studies, Catherine began to mandatorily undertake a series of duties, ranging from royal functions such as attending public events to representing her country abroad through various international visits. Thus, on December 1991, she undertook her first task as a state counsellor by holding an official visit to the newly created Russian Federation, which had then recently emerged out of a dissolved Soviet Union, during which she met the inaugural President of Russia, Boris Yeltsin.

Crown Princess of Norway

As Crown Princess of Norway, Catherine began undertaking public ceremonial functions, among others either personally or alongside her husband, the Crown Prince. Almost instantly, the British-born Crown Princess was seen as a major unifying figure between the British and Norwegian countries though at best, relations between the two countries are generally cordial. Catherine herself however was keen and an active participant in hosting bilateral meetings and dialogues between the two countries.

Having inherited her prior interest in wildlife rehabilitation, she continued to further her interest in said cause by subsequently indulging herself on an active scale in wildlife organisations throughout Norway. In addition to her largely-praised commitment to the widlife cause, she was at times seen taking a personal "hands-on" approach instead, such as being directly involved in rehabilitation activities throughout the forested areas, rescuing endangered or injured wildlife species and alike. A few months into her efforts, Catherine announced that she was taking up flying lessons as to better her efforts in the wildlife community. She subsequently acquired a personally-owned Bell 412 helicopter, which was used regularly by the Crown Princess in monitoring wildlife habitats.

At the same time, the Crown Princess began furthering her interest in professional sports, exemplified by her previous record during her high school years. Until the year 2000, she actively competed in several local swimming competitions, to which she generally scored promising success. Eventually, at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, she scored a silver medal for the Norwegian Olympics team as the sole swimmer in a 50m freestyle race.

Marriage

As a consequence of her feminine charms and beauty, Catherine was greatly sought after as an eligible suitor from both the upper nobility and royalty, and even from those with a common background, which was greatly encouraged by both of her parents, seeking a further diversification of the royal household.

On August 1991, Catherine publicly revealed her relationship with Thomas Colling, a local businessman who had been a collegemate with the princess from her time in Cambridge University. Amidst a relatively stable relationship and a sizable degree of media coverage in their relationship, the pair peacefully broke off two years later.

Sometime in February 1994, Catherine met the 21 year old Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway in a solo state visit to the latter's country. Despite their brief exchanges, rumours of a relationship were quickly fronted by both the Norwegian and British medias. A year later, having served as the respective bridesmaid and best man for their siblings' marriage, the pair followed up with an official engagement in September of the same year. The couple were married the next year, in which Catherine was subsequently confirmed as Crown Princess of Norway on the day of marriage. The couple then received their only child, Olav two years later.

Personal Information

Titles & Honours

  • 28 January 1969 - 11 July 1975 Her Royal Highness The Princess Catherine
  • 11 July 1975 - 12 August 1996 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
  • 12 August 1996 - Present Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Norway

Honours

Ancestry

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