When it comes to cross-country skiing, Norway’s national passion, there’s nothing like learning young. So taking advantage of the unusually early start to the ski season this year, Princess Mette-Marit and her husband Haakon and have already begun giving their younger children, four-year-old Ingrid and Sverre, two, some starter lessons to build their confidence.
royalty and statesmen
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has joined the ranks of Michelle Obama’s fan club. France’s First Lady says she’s eager for a meeting with the incoming chatelaine of the White House to get some tips on her own role.
With the closing stages of the US presidential race in full swing, Democratic nominee Barack Obama has made a pitch to voters through a prime-time ad spot costing $5 million. The 30-minute presentation was intended to give the American public greater insight into the personal history that shaped the White House hopeful.
Six thousand miles from home, deep in the heart of rural Japan, the Prince of Wales met up with a kindred spirit this week in the form of a remarkable ex-pat Welshman.
Princess Beatrice has often spoken of wanting to be a ‘mini-Mummy’ and at a recent charity gala in London she seemed to have succeeded in triumphant style. With their flowing locks and chic evening gowns, the two York ladies were the epitome of sophisticated mother-and-daughter style.
Fans who braved the chilly temperatures to catch a glimpse of Daniel Craig and his Quantum Of Solace co-stars at the film’s Paris premiere on Thursday night were in for a royal treat. Queen Rania and her husband King Abdullah joined the film stars on the red carpet with their daughter Princess Iman.
