Happy Birthday to HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit!

I'm flying the flag today - both figuratively and literally - to celebrate the 35th birthday of HRH the Crown Princess. She's been through some hard times in her life, and although it's definitely arguable that at least a good part of them were pretty much her own fault, IMO what matters is that she's learnt from what she's been through and she's a better person for it. She is very much deserving of both our flags and all our good wishes. :-)

I think she's doing a great job as crown princess and I think she will be a dignified and beloved queen when that day comes. Happy birthday. :-)

(IMO this isn't a very good picture of her. Go here to see more and better pictures. #18 is my favorite. :-)