Must give a salute on the princess’ first day as an adult.
January 21, 2022, the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit turns 18 years old. An 18th birthday is an anniversary that is usually celebrated, whether you are a princess or not, but not many people are honored by the Armed Forces. Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen has decided that she will receive a cannon gift.
«The Chief of Defense has decided that the Armed Forces will deliver salutes from all salute stations at 12.00, 21 shots, as the Armed Forces’ gift to the princess on the day of the authorities». It says in a letter from the Armed Forces Joint Services that The Armed Forces Forum has been given access to.
It is common for special markings in the royal house to be saluted with 21 shots, and the Armed Forces forum writes that an 18th birthday is considered one of these markings. However, there have been some discussions earlier this year about whether to “calm down” on the use of salute, because other countries in the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom only salute the heir to the throne and his majesties. It was considered to cut out the salute on Mette-Marit’s birthday earlier this year, but the proposal was scrapped.
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