Who is Ingrid Alexandra, the Norwegian Princess who just moved to Australia?
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The royals are one of the most followed people in the public eye. As soon as they step out of their palace or castle, each of their movements is recorded and written about in one article or another.
Now, Ingrid Alexandra, the Princess of Norway has made a big move and relocated from her royal home to the land Down Under, Australia. Her move away from the kingdom is being questioned and reported by many. Who is the princess and is there a reason behind her relocation to Australia? Let's find out!
Who is
Princess Ingrid Alexandra
?
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra is a 21-year-old princess of the Kingdom of Norway. She is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Born on January 21, 2004, Ingrid is second in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne after her father, as she is his eldest child. Her mother has a son elder to the princess, Marius Borg Høiby, whom she had before her marriage to the crown prince.
She recently completed her compulsory military service with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord where she served as a gunner aboard an armoured fighting vehicle. Additionally, she is an avid sports fan and a junior surfing champion who also loves skiing and kickboxing.
Her biography on the family's website reveals environmental protection and climate change as her key interests.
Why is Princess Ingrid Alexandra moving to Australia?
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According to the royal household of Norway, Princess Ingrid Alexandra is moving to Australia for her university studies. The 21-year-old royal who is second-in-line to the throne has enrolled at the University of Sydney.
She will be joining her classmates in August to study "international relations and political economy", said the royal household.
Also, as per a university spokesperson, she will be studying full-time at the university and living in a student residence on campus.
"Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," said the royal household in a statement.
Kirsten Andrews, the vice president of the university said the university is looking forward to welcoming the princess. "We know how valuable the campus experience is and we hope the Princess makes the most of our beautiful grounds and surrounds, clubs and societies, as well as our proximity to the best Sydney has to offer," said Andrews.
After completing her academic endeavours and joining back her royal responsibilities, Princess Ingrid could someday be the Queen of Norway!
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