Norway's King Haakon Magnus and Queen Mette-Marit

Haakon Magnus, the current King of Norway from the House of Glücksburg, is married to Queen Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby. Mette-Marit, born in Kristiansand in 1973, met Haakon in 1999 at a music festival. Despite initial public scrutiny regarding her background and previous lifestyle, she has become an established member of the royal family.

Mette-Marit has focused her royal duties on global health, women's rights, reproductive health, and refugee issues. She studied ethics in Oslo and international development in London. The royal couple has been a central part of the Norwegian monarchy, with Haakon's reign noted for various national and international honors.