Norwegian Royal Heir Embraces Bisexuality at Pride with Mother’s Proud Backing
Brace yourselves for another royal announcement that makes headlines in less time than it takes to refresh your feed. Norway’s 22-year-old royal heir stepped onto the Oslo Pride parade route holding a rainbow flag—because apparently red carpets were too predictable—and casually revealed they’re bisexual. Armed with a flourish of sequins and a statement that essentially translated to “Yes, I’m attracted to more than one gender. Shocking, I know,” the heir broke more protocol than grandma’s crystal collection. The moment was immortalized on the Royal House’s Instagram page, complete with a perfectly timed mother-child selfie that may or may not break the internet more efficiently than any palace memo ever could.
The Instagram post, which dropped within hours of the parade, garnered tens of thousands of likes and comments from fans worldwide. This is the most excitement the palace has seen since Princess Märtha Louise declared her side gig in spirit-whispering last summer. According to a spokesperson cited by Reuters, the coming-out moment was carefully planned in collaboration with palace advisors and Pride organizers to send a clear message of inclusivity. Guess the stiff upper lip was out of style for the day.
Mom, Princess Märtha Louise, rocked a pastel pantsuit with a discreet Pride pin and cheered louder than the marching band behind them. She later told People Magazine, “My child’s happiness is all that matters,” which might be the most poignant thing ever overheard at a parade—aside from a guy yelling “Free cookies!” And you thought royal family dinners only featured pickled herring and awkward silences. Observers on the ground told Reuters the crowd’s reaction was overwhelmingly positive, waving flags and chanting support as if they were auditioning for a musical.
Photos circulated by Getty Images show joyous faces, confetti in midair, and the heir delivering a salute that said, “I’m ready for my close-up.” If only national news coverage always revolved around momentary euphoria instead of policy debates. People Magazine noted this marks one of the highest-profile bisexual revelations in modern monarchy history—a headline no paid PR team could have scripted more flawlessly. Because who doesn’t love a press release with its own soundtrack of cheers?
Critics remain few, likely distracted by more pressing matters like the price of lutefisk at the summer market. Meanwhile, Netflix producers must be recalculating their next royal docu-series pitch as we speak. Cue the Emmy buzz for “Crown: Bisexual & Bold.” Whether this signals a broader shift in Thrones-to-Pride solidarity or just a one-off highlight remains to be seen, but rest assured this chapter in the royal saga will be indexed in every LGBTQ+ history book from here on out. Tune in next time for more regal reality checks—because if you thought this was the climax, you clearly haven’t waited for the sequel.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Reuters, Getty Images
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