Glamorous princess reveals she is moving to Australia to study in Sydney
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra has announced she will move to Australia to study at the University of Sydney.
The glamorous young princess, 21 — who be likely one day become the Queen of Norway — will study a Bachelor of Arts degree, starting in August.
'Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra will begin her studies at the University of Sydney in August, enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts program,' the royal house announced on Monday. Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra has revealed she is moving to Sydney to study. Credit: Per Ole Hagen / Getty Images
'She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.
'Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come.'
The down-to-earth princess will live at the university's campus in Camperdown, not far from the Harbour City's CBD.
The University of Sydney is considered one of the most prestigious institutions in Australia.
Princess Ingrid is the granddaughter of Norway's current monarch, 88-year-old King Harald V, and is second in line to the throne after her father, Crown Prince Haakon, 51.
In other words, she's expected to inherit the Norwegian throne one day. Princess Ingrid (right), the granddaughter of King Harald V (left), is second in line to the Norwegian throne after her father Crown Prince Haakon (middle). Credit: Royal House of Norway
The King is said to have a net worth of between $30 million and $100 million.
Born in 2004, Princess Ingrid made history as the first female heir to the Norwegian throne.
She has gradually stepped into public life in recent years, taking on more royal duties and representing Norway at official events.
The Princess has largely grown up out of the spotlight, attending local schools in Oslo and completing her upper secondary education in 2023.
In a social media post in 2022, the Royal House said the princess would focus on her studies over the next few years.
'In time, she will receive more official assignments for the Royal House, but in the next few years, the Princess will concentrate on her education,' the post said.
The Princess is set to take a step back from official appearances while she studies. Princess Ingrid Alexandra with her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Credit: Rune Hellestad - Corbis / Getty Images
The royal certainly isn't the first to study in Australia.
Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat studied at the University of Technology, Sydney.
And King Charles also famously spent time two terms at Geelong Grammar in Victoria at the age of 17.
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