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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The princess diaries: Royal in residence at Sydney University
Esoteric European royal families are a bit like a trip to an antique store – the objects inside might seem forgotten and obsolete, yet the allure of their gilded aura is difficult to deny. Or so it is for students and staff at the University of Sydney, who've developed an enthusiasm and protective streak for Norwegian princess Ingrid Alexandra since she arrived on campus this semester. The 21-year-old royal, who recently did a stint of military service, can now add full-time arts student to her CV. She is living at St Andrew's College, with its 19th century buildings, long sporting tradition and vibrant party scene – believed to have been recommended to her because it could offer an authentic student experience. Ingrid is studying a bachelor of arts, majoring in international relations and political economy, and is keen to garner new perspectives on both European and international affairs. Loading Like other students, she wears jeans around campus and has inconspicuously slipped into university events. But, unlike her peers, she has a security detail staying close by. Local paparazzi have taken a keen interest in her studies, capturing her quick transition to full-time-student mode, with photos showing her carrying a bottle of wine in a cardboard box back to her accommodation. Exact details of her security are unclear, but NSW Police have said they are working with the AFP and Norwegian authorities. 'General and specialist police will provide ongoing support to the princess during her time in Australia,' they said. If Ingrid chose St Andrew's for the Sydney student experience, she appears to be making the most of it. On Monday, she attended a boat party and made a trip to Newtown's Marly Bar; and on Wednesday she was seen at Camperdown's Alfred Hotel (known as The Grose) for its busy student night. When it was revealed Ingrid chose to live at St Andrew's, traditionally favoured by private school students, some joked that she would not be the only princess in residence. Before her arrival this semester, the college was quick to warn her fellow students not to speak to the press. 'There may be media interest and inquiries. Please join us in respecting her privacy. We will share reminders about security on the college site ahead of Semester 2,' college principal Dr Daniel Tyler said. Fast forward a couple of months, and students have heeded that advice. Earlier this month, a reporter from Norwegian tabloid Verdens Gang waited outside St Andrew's in the pouring rain hoping to catch the princess. He got a hostile reception: 'She's gone. You can too,' one irritated student reportedly told the journalist. A security guard also told him not to speak to students. Other members of the Norwegian media who have flown into Sydney for the start of semester have had slightly better luck, including reporter Anniken Aronsen from commercial free-to-air station TV2. 'I was talking to some students [who] said she lived there. And I was like, 'OK, I should go there and take some videos outside and see where this place is at.' And then she just suddenly showed up,' she said. 'I was so startled … And I just managed to [say]: 'Oh, there you are. Do you want to say something?'' The princess did not. And just as quickly as she appeared, she slipped inside the gates of the college and was gone. Requests for interviews made to Norway's royal court from this masthead have also so far been declined. 'I think there's a sense of understanding that she wants to be her own person and just be a normal student. And I think all the people that I've spoken to want to help her feel that way,' Aronsen said, explaining the decision to report on Ingrid's 'really far away' move. 'Princess Ingrid is the future queen of Norway, and, obviously, there's a lot of interest in the royal family in general.' Sydney is 16,000 kilometres from Oslo, and it has been a difficult few months in the Norwegian royal court. In June, Norwegian police revealed the princess' maternal half brother, Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's crown princess, had been charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm. Domestically, Ingrid is seen as fresh and down to earth. While other royal families struggle for popularity, a 2022 poll of young Norwegians aged 16 to 20 found 76 per cent supported the monarchy, and more than 80 per cent believed Ingrid would become queen. Loading Ingrid has just finished 15 months of Norwegian military service, where fellow soldiers said she cleaned the toilet and slept in a six-bed dorm. Stationed in a remote garrison in Norway's north, she contended with sleet, hail, snow and freezing temperatures. Her weekly schedule involved running, strength training and polishing weapons. Exactly why the princess chose to study in Sydney is not exactly clear. But her own family might provide some clues. When Ingrid's grandfather, King Harald V, visited NSW a decade ago, he spoke fondly of his time spent sailing at Palm Beach in 1970. 'Australia and Norway have always enjoyed excellent relations due to deep-rooted people-to-people contacts, shared values and well-established business ties,' he said. And before she married into royalty, Princess Ingrid's mother, Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit, spent six months at Wangaratta High in rural Victoria in 1992. Australia might not be a destination of choice for many royals studying abroad, but there are exceptions: King Charles spent two terms at Geelong Grammar in 1966, while Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn spent time at The King's School in 1970. More recently, Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark's nephew, Count Nikolai of Monpezat, spent a semester at the University of Technology Sydney on exchange from Copenhagen Business School in 2023. After an initial flurry of paparazzi interest, Nikolai was largely left alone, working as a fashion model while in Sydney. For Princess Ingrid – who is completing a three-year degree – time will tell if Sydney provides the same sanctuary.
The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The princess diaries: Royal in residence at Sydney University
Esoteric European royal families are a bit like a trip to an antique store – the objects inside might seem forgotten and obsolete, yet the allure of their gilded aura is difficult to deny. Or so it is for students and staff at the University of Sydney, who've developed an enthusiasm and protective streak for Norwegian princess Ingrid Alexandra since she arrived on campus this semester. The 21-year-old royal, who recently did a stint of military service, can now add full-time arts student to her CV. She is living at St Andrew's College, with its 19th century buildings, long sporting tradition and vibrant party scene – believed to have been recommended to her because it could offer an authentic student experience. Ingrid is studying a bachelor of arts, majoring in international relations and political economy, and is keen to garner new perspectives on both European and international affairs. Loading Like other students, she wears jeans around campus and has inconspicuously slipped into university events. But, unlike her peers, she has a security detail staying close by. Local paparazzi have taken a keen interest in her studies, capturing her quick transition to full-time-student mode, with photos showing her carrying a bottle of wine in a cardboard box back to her accommodation. Exact details of her security are unclear, but NSW Police have said they are working with the AFP and Norwegian authorities. 'General and specialist police will provide ongoing support to the princess during her time in Australia,' they said. If Ingrid chose St Andrew's for the Sydney student experience, she appears to be making the most of it. On Monday, she attended a boat party and made a trip to Newtown's Marly Bar; and on Wednesday she was seen at Camperdown's Alfred Hotel (known as The Grose) for its busy student night. When it was revealed Ingrid chose to live at St Andrew's, traditionally favoured by private school students, some joked that she would not be the only princess in residence. Before her arrival this semester, the college was quick to warn her fellow students not to speak to the press. 'There may be media interest and inquiries. Please join us in respecting her privacy. We will share reminders about security on the college site ahead of Semester 2,' college principal Dr Daniel Tyler said. Fast forward a couple of months, and students have heeded that advice. Earlier this month, a reporter from Norwegian tabloid Verdens Gang waited outside St Andrew's in the pouring rain hoping to catch the princess. He got a hostile reception: 'She's gone. You can too,' one irritated student reportedly told the journalist. A security guard also told him not to speak to students. Other members of the Norwegian media who have flown into Sydney for the start of semester have had slightly better luck, including reporter Anniken Aronsen from commercial free-to-air station TV2. 'I was talking to some students [who] said she lived there. And I was like, 'OK, I should go there and take some videos outside and see where this place is at.' And then she just suddenly showed up,' she said. 'I was so startled … And I just managed to [say]: 'Oh, there you are. Do you want to say something?'' The princess did not. And just as quickly as she appeared, she slipped inside the gates of the college and was gone. Requests for interviews made to Norway's royal court from this masthead have also so far been declined. 'I think there's a sense of understanding that she wants to be her own person and just be a normal student. And I think all the people that I've spoken to want to help her feel that way,' Aronsen said, explaining the decision to report on Ingrid's 'really far away' move. 'Princess Ingrid is the future queen of Norway, and, obviously, there's a lot of interest in the royal family in general.' Sydney is 16,000 kilometres from Oslo, and it has been a difficult few months in the Norwegian royal court. In June, Norwegian police revealed the princess' maternal half brother, Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's crown princess, had been charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm. Domestically, Ingrid is seen as fresh and down to earth. While other royal families struggle for popularity, a 2022 poll of young Norwegians aged 16 to 20 found 76 per cent supported the monarchy, and more than 80 per cent believed Ingrid would become queen. Loading Ingrid has just finished 15 months of Norwegian military service, where fellow soldiers said she cleaned the toilet and slept in a six-bed dorm. Stationed in a remote garrison in Norway's north, she contended with sleet, hail, snow and freezing temperatures. Her weekly schedule involved running, strength training and polishing weapons. Exactly why the princess chose to study in Sydney is not exactly clear. But her own family might provide some clues. When Ingrid's grandfather, King Harald V, visited NSW a decade ago, he spoke fondly of his time spent sailing at Palm Beach in 1970. 'Australia and Norway have always enjoyed excellent relations due to deep-rooted people-to-people contacts, shared values and well-established business ties,' he said. And before she married into royalty, Princess Ingrid's mother, Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit, spent six months at Wangaratta High in rural Victoria in 1992. Australia might not be a destination of choice for many royals studying abroad, but there are exceptions: King Charles spent two terms at Geelong Grammar in 1966, while Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn spent time at The King's School in 1970. More recently, Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark's nephew, Count Nikolai of Monpezat, spent a semester at the University of Technology Sydney on exchange from Copenhagen Business School in 2023. After an initial flurry of paparazzi interest, Nikolai was largely left alone, working as a fashion model while in Sydney. For Princess Ingrid – who is completing a three-year degree – time will tell if Sydney provides the same sanctuary.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway attends a wild boat party with her Sydney Uni girl gang - as insiders reveal the special treatment she's been getting, why police are being called - and her 'paparazzi posse'
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is certainly getting into the spirit of Australian student life. The future Queen of Norway, 21, is enrolled at the University of Sydney where she is studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Perth Now
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Young royal arrives in Australia to begin study at prestigious university
Royalty has arrived in Australia as the future Queen of Norway prepares to begin her studies at the University of Sydney. The arrival of Princess Ingrid Alexandra in Sydney was announced on the official Norwegian royal family's Instagram account, accompanied by photos of the 21-year-old on the university's famous sandstone campus. 'I'm looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney,' the young princess said. 'It will be exciting to become a student, and I'm looking forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international politics. 'I'm sure that I will learn a lot.' The royal will be studying a Bachelor of Arts degree, starting in August. The down-to-earth princess will live at the university's campus in Camperdown, not far from the Harbour City's CBD. Princess Ingrid Alexandra will begin full-time studies at the University of Sydney. Credit: AAP In an earlier announcement from the royal house, it was revealed she had 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,' they said at the time. Born in 2004, Princess Ingrid has largely grown up out of the spotlight, attending local schools in Oslo and completing her upper secondary education in 2023. She is the granddaughter of Norway's current monarch, 88-year-old King Harald V. She is currently second in line to the throne after her father, Crown Prince Haakon, 51 and made history as the first female heir to the Norwegian throne. The Princess is set to take a step back from official appearances while she studies. She had gradually stepped into public life in recent years, taking on more royal duties and representing Norway at official events. The royal certainly isn't the first to study in Australia. Recently, Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat studied at the University of Technology, Sydney. King Charles also famously spent time two terms at Geelong Grammar in Victoria at the age of 17. Princess Ingrid's older half-brother Marius Borg Høiby is currently facing multiple charges including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a 'double-digit' number of alleged victims. The charges included one case of rape involving intercourse and two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault and two cases of bodily harm. 'I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number,' Oslo Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski said. Defence attorney Petar Sekulic said Høiby was 'absolutely taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases — especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence'. Høiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to Crown Prince Haakon. He has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape, and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage. Høiby remains free pending a possible trial and is entitled to a presumption of innocence until a court rules otherwise. Norway's future queen made headlines in 2001 when she married Haakon because she was a single mother who had lived a freewheeling life with a companion who had been convicted on drug charges. - With AP
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway arrives in Australia to begin her studies at the University of Sydney
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has arrived in Australia to begin a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney. The future queen of Norway, 21, is 'excited' to become a student and is 'looking forward to starting my studies', she said in a statement shared on Instagram. Ingrid Alexandra's decision to relocate to Australia comes amid what has likely been a difficult year for the Norwegian royal family after her half-brother, Marius Borg Høiby, was charged with rape and sexual assault. He has vehemently denied the charges. But today the princess, who is second in line to the throne after her father, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, put her best foot forward and appeared in great spirits as she posed on the university's campus for the social media post. Along with the selection of new photographs, the Royal Household's full statement from Ingrid Alexandra read: 'I'm looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney. 'It will be exciting to become a student, and I'm looking forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international politics. I'm sure that I will learn a lot.' The chic royal looked ecstatic as she posed up a storm in the country's capital. The princess donned a casual fit, which included a pair of faded blue jeans, a navy blue jumper and white sneakers. Her mousy blonde locks were tucked behind her ears and fell voluminously around her shoulders. Meanwhile the royal's make-up was delicate, and for jewellery she opted for a pair of dainty gold hoop earrings. She marked the joyous occasion with a series of images taken around what appeared to be the University of Sydney campus building. One picture showed the royal standing in front of the establishment's tall brown brick building, while another showed her seated in front of the reception steps. She also held a collection of white folders and envelopes, perhaps documentation linked to her new course at the university. Her decision to move to Australia to continue her studies comes after Norway's future queen embarked on military training at the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord last year. The update about her education comes after a tumultuous period for the Norwegian royal family after Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's crown Princess, was charged with rape and sexual assault. Høiby, stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage. On Friday, Oslo police announced charges against Høiby on multiple counts including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a 'double-digit' number of alleged victims. Oslo Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski said Høiby, who is the son of Princess Mette-Marit, was cooperative during police questioning, which is now complete. Evidence in the case was drawn from sources including text-messages, witness testimonies and police searches, the police attorney said. The charges included one case of rape involving intercourse and two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault and two cases of bodily harm, Kruszewksi said at a news conference. 'I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number,' he said. In an email, defense attorney Petar Sekulic said Høiby was 'absolutely taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn´t acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases - especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence.' The palace was quoted by the Norwegian newswire NTB saying it would not comment while the case winds its way through the 'normal procedures.' The case was top news in Norway, where the royals are popular. Høiby, 28, previously lived with the royal couple and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, but now lives in a separate house nearby, according to Sekulic. Høiby remains free pending a possible trial and is entitled to a presumption of innocence until a court rules otherwise. Once known affectionately as 'Little Marius', Høiby grew up in the public eye enjoying the same wealth and privilege as his royal siblings, although his biological father, Morton Borg, served time in prison for drugs and violent offenses. Høiby has acknowledged cocaine use and addiction.
