Norwegian royals don traditional dress as they unveil new family portrait ahead of Prince Sverre Magnus’s 18th birthday

• Prince Sverre Magnus, 17, will officially mark his 18th birthday on December 3
• READ MORE: Prince Sverre Magnus gallantly helps his grandma Queen Sonja 

A new photo of the Norwegian royal family has been released ahead of Prince Sverre Magnus’s 18th birthday.

The youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will mark his ascent into adulthood on December 3, when he will officially turn 18. 

The Norwegian royals rang in celebrations slightly early by posing together in the stunning new portrait, which took place in Oslo, Norway.

Celebrating with the prince was his father and heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, Prince Haakon, along with his wife Princess Mette-Marit, both 50. Both stood alongside the prince’s only sibling, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 19.

Also featured in the glittering snaps is his grandfather and king of Norway, King Harald, 86, along with his wife and the prince’s grandmother Queen Sonja, also 86.

The Norwegian royal family have unveiled a stunning new portrait to mark Prince Sverre Magnus’s 18th birthday (Pictured left to right: Crown Prince Haakon, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Prince Sverre Magnus, King Harald, Queen Sonja, Marit Tjessem and Crown Princess Mette-Marit)

The royal family rang in celebrations slightly early by posing together in the stunning new portrait, which took place in Oslo, Norway

Meanwhile Mette-Marit’s mother Marit Tjessem – who recently mourned the loss of her long-time partner Magnar Alfred Fjeldvær – also appeared in the commemorative snaps.

The glowing prince – who is third in line to the Norwegian throne – appeared in the cheeriest of spirits while sporting traditional dress, which he teamed with a pair of black loafers adorned with a sparkling buckle.

Much of the family donned custom fits, with the exception of King Harald who wore a dapper navy blue suit, complete with a multi-blue striped tie and black leather loafers.

The monarch was positioned in the centre of his family, while both his wife and daughter were sat on either side of him. 

The camera captured the family in their most happiest of elements, with the prince even posing for a few of the photos while crouched on bended knee.

The royal family again donned traditional attire back in May, when they made a public appearance to celebrate their country’s National Day.

The Crown Prince and his wife both beamed during celebrations of the Norwegian Constitution Day at their Skaugum estate in Oslo.

The royal pair were even joined by their dog Molly and their son Sverre Magnus who waved at the crowds.

The prince was pictured in the cheeriest of spirits and even posed for a few of the photos while crouched on bended knee

Prince Sverre Magnus will mark his ascent into adulthood on December 3, when he will officially turn 18

However their daughter Ingrid Alexandra was not seen during the celebrations.

The Crown Princess donned an elaborate Norwegian traditional navy gown with a white blouse and black leather boots.

Prince Haakon opted to wear a man’s bunad suit – traditional Norwegian costumes featuring knee socks and white shirts, as well as pops of red – which features prominently on the country’s flag.

Sverre chose a slick navy suit which he wore with a purple tie, paired with smart black leather shoes.

They were also accompanied by their pet pooch Molly, whose neck was adorned with neckerchiefs in the red and blue colours of Norway.

The holiday, which is celebrated on May 17th every year, marks the signing of the constitution declaring Norway an independent kingdom in 1814.

The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark–Norway’s devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars.

Celebrations, which take place nationwide, include parades as well as the royal appearances where the family greet crowds of the public.

The monarchy of Norway is one of the longest-established in the world. The position of King of Norway has been in continuous existence since the country’s unification in 872.

And in 1905, following the dissolution of a union with Sweden, Haakon VII, grandfather of the current king, was elected to the throne by popular vote.

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