On the occasion of the International Midwives' Day 2021, Crown Princess Mette-Marit released a video message for all the country's midwives. In her message, the Crown Princess thanked for the great efforts the midwives have made during the corona period. The International Confederation of Midwives celebrated this year’s International Midwives's Day on May 5, 2021 under the theme "Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives."