Half a year from now I will celebrate my 50th birthday. No particular thoughts on that, although it sounds old. I am however glad I share my birth year with a group of royals. Thus far none of them has announced a big party, except of course for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who on 15 September celebrates his 50th anniversary on the throne. Whom do I share my year of birth with?
- Queen Mathilde of the Belgians (20 January 1973)
- Tuanku Zara Salim, Sultanah of Perak (22 March 1973)
- Tatjana von Lattorff née Princess of Liechtenstein (10 April 1973)
- Tengku Sharifa Fazira of Perlis (5 June 1973)
- Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway (20 July 1973)
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (19 August 1973)
- Prince Daniel of Sweden (15 September 1973)
- Tengku Zatashah of Selangor (12 October 1973)
- Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu (7 December 1973)
I have always felt something of a special connection to some of them, particularly Mathilde, Haakon and Mette-Marit. And then, years later, along came Daniel, born two days after me. It would be quite a bit of fun figuring out what they think about becoming 50. Mathilde has said something about that in a rare interview in January. She didn’t really think it would be much different from another birthday. Haakon and Mette-Marit are apparently not going to throw a big party either. And Daniel can’t because his father-in-law is celebrating on the big day.
Myself I have decided to throw a real party. Normally I hardly celebrate, only invite a few friends, but for once it should be different. As I never married I always shouted I was going to wear a bridal gown or a Sisi-gown. Recently I accidentally ran into a great dress which is none of these, but still rather fancy. I have also booked the venue – something with a nicely sounding name – and catering. My sister is helping with some other things. One of my dancing friends turned out to be a stylist … Not sure whether I should wear a tiara yet.
And I have invited the first people of the in total 49 people I intend to ask, have come up with a few plans. Official invitation – also already created – should go out soon. Honestly I all find it pretty scary. What if a lot of people don’t want to come or can’t come? What if they don’t like the party at all? Theme of course is somewhat royal, although I know not all of them are into royalty.
If anyone has tips how to make it fun, let me know!
Why do you think you never married? My general assumption was that you were on the spectrum and royals are your special interest. Is that correct?
Enough men interested in the subject, lots are gay though (not all!). But I feel good alone, and never met a man that was worth it sharing my life with.