Mad as a... Norweigan princess!

Nutty Norweigan princess, Märtha Louise last week announced she was clairvoyant. As reported at Aftenposten, the 35 year old psychic princess has said that she will be launching a school to teach how to "communicate with angels". Students will pay just over £1000 per 'semester' for a three year, two day a week course. Two days a week? Clearly, one wouldn't want to tire oneself out!



Incredibly, the courses are said to be filling up - despite widespread mockery and criticism in the media. The motto of the school, dubbed by local media "The Angel School" is: "Create miracles in your own life with the angels and your own power." Hmm... I guess it's slightly easier to create 'miracles' if you've substantial wealth and the persuasive powers of royal patronage at your disposal. Given her own (considerable) 'powers' (or wealth and influence, as they are better known) and now she's hooked up with the angels, one might expect princess Märtha Louise to be unstoppable. Sadly, not so, she's taken to her bed, cancelling engagements due to the pressure of media criticism experienced in the past week!

Were you born to be a princess?

Is there a princess gene? Were you (or someone near and dear to you) simply born to be a princess? As incredible as it may sound, the answer might be YES!

Parents often notice their little girls taking a sudden interest in all things pink and girly around the age of two. This article The Princess Gene, questions why this happens.

Of course, generally an accusatory finger is pointed at indoctrination by advertising and cultural stereotypes - ie we push them into it. Cue the psychologists, who drag genes and gender into the debate.

Unfortunately for any girl trying to excuse her pink obession, the evidence offered is patchy to say the least. And, besides, it seems these days you can get a psychologist to quote on anything - the more sensational the better! Perhaps, they should analyse their own desire for self-promotion?

For parents exasperated by their little princess's girly demands, some reassurance is offered. Apparently, this is just a stage they'll most likely grow out of (yes, this is ground-breaking stuff!) Don't fret about them turning out to be a wet little wallflower either, because "Playing with a doll does not mean you won't grow up to be a veterinarian, or an astronaut, or a lawyer or a teacher,". Thank goodness. But likewise, as many a grown-up princess will tell, growing up doesn't mean you'll lose your 'I deserve the best' attitude and penchant for all things pink and girly either!