Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra set to relocate to Australia
SkyNews.com.au Digital Reporter Reilly Sullivan has discussed Princess Ingrid Alexandra's upcoming move to Sydney.
The royal's decision to study at the University of Sydney has been described as both timely and strategic.
On Monday, Norway's Royal Palace confirmed the young royal, who recently completed military service, will commence undergraduate studies at the University of Sydney.
Ingrid, 21, is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit and is second in line to the Norwegian throne behind her father.
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