Royals Go Electric

The Norway Times reports that Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit found a way to save time for their move to Skaugum, a nearby Asker township. Commuting time from the countryside to official duties can be pared using an electric car, which is allowed in a speedy lane reserved for pubic transport. Royal information consultant Sven Gjeruldsen confirmed that an electric car has been added to the crown prince and princess’ staff pool, but would not comment on whether it was purchased to avoid the daily traffic jams between Asker and Oslo. Previous monarchs, King Olav and King Harald, sat in traffic when duty called them to Oslo during their Skaugum years. The electric car, and its favorable promotional legal status, has never been used in a royal context before.