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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Couple returns from hols to find half-naked stranger living in their home… & he'd even been wearing their clothes
A STUDENT couple were stunned when they found a half-naked stranger lounging around their home after returning from holiday. The home invader had strewn his belongings all over the place and had even helped himself to their clothes. 5 5 5 Denoora Lyu, a 22-year-old student at the University of Sydney, made the startling discovery when she got back to her apartment with her boyfriend, William Qu. To their horror, they found Dylan Patrick Yelkovan, 30, sauntering around the place dressed only in a pair of shorts. The apartment was littered with his belongings, which he had laid out across the sofa, desk and kitchen counter. The brazen guest was unfazed by the couple's return and made no attempt to flee. Denoora told 7NEWS: "I thought I'd gone to the wrong place at first." But realising she was in fact in her apartment, panic began to set in. The student said: 'I felt really shaken. There was a complete stranger standing in my home, and he wasn't even wearing a shirt. "It just didn't seem normal. 'I kept thinking, what if he had a knife? I was scared of what he might do.' When confronted, Yelkovan calmly packed up his things, strolling from room to room as if nothing were wrong. Watch incredible moment shirtless hero PINS DOWN home-invading burglar He eventually left the apartment via the balcony. Denoora said she believes this is how he got in in the first place. Yelkovan was eventually arrested with the help of the building manager. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment was being leased by the couple's friend who had gone away for the university summer. The pair were intending to use it as temporary accommodation while hunting for their own home for the new semester. Before heading away, Denoora and William dropped off their belongings, neatly packed away in boxes. And Yelkovan had helped himself to these boxes as well as the apartment. The intruder had rummaged through the lot - and used whatever he liked. 5 Denoora said: 'He unpacked every single box and used everything inside, including the desktop computer, which hadn't even been set up at the time. 'He pulled out all the spare phones that weren't in use but couldn't access them due to passwords.' Williams clothes were also apparently fair game. Yelkovan had worn what he liked - and some were stained with faeces. He had even used William's bank card - though thankfully the bank refunded the stolen money. Not refunded, however, is the $2000 the couple had to spend on having the apartment professionally cleaned and hotel costs during that time. Denoora said: 'I've seen stories about break-ins like this before, but when it actually happens to you, it's still really shocking." He ordeal resurfaced in May when she spotted Yelkovan in Sydney - meaning he was not in prison as she had expected. Court records show Yelkovan pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment, to be served as an Intensive Correction Order (ICO) for the break-in, running until December 31. That means he avoided jail but is subject to a strict set of restrictions.
Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Telegraph
Princess Ingrid Alexandra swaps tiara for textbooks in move down under
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. A future Queen is heading down under to pursue tertiary education at the prestigious University of Sydney. When Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra begins her Bachelor of Arts degree in August, ahead of the university's Semester 2, she will call St Andrew's College home. The college, which is one of the university's exclusive student residences, is in Sydney's inner west. It has been home to the likes of former Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, Olympian Rohan Browning and Bondi Vet Dr Chris Brown. The college costs more than $20,000 a semester to board and features a gym, bar, food hall and yoga studio. Princess Alexandra, who is second in line to the Norwegian throne, will be studying a Bachelor of Arts. Picture: Handout/Getty Images News of the young royal living on campus was leaked to Daily Mail Australia when students received an email from Dr Daniel Tyler, the principal at St Andrew's College earlier this week. A press release from the Norwegian Palace was issued a short time later. 'She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy,' the palace said. 'Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come.' Princess Alexandra is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the grandchild of King Harald V who has held the Norwegian throne since 1991. The 21-year-old is second in line to succeed him behind her father. Students at St Andrew's College received an email on Tuesday from Principal Dr Daniel Tyler announcing the royal's arrival, Daily Mail Australia reported. 'Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is moving to Sydney to study an Arts degree at the University of Sydney,' the email read. She will be living in an exclusive student residence on campus at St Andrews College, with Principal Dr Daniel Tyler sending out an email announcing the news to students on Tuesday. Picture: Justin Lloyd. 'I am pleased to let you know she will be joining 'Drews and living on site. I know she is looking forward to integrating into College and university life. 'There may be media interest and enquiries. Please join us in respecting her privacy. 'We will share reminders about security on the College site ahead of Semester 2.' The Princess is not the first international royal to travel to Australia to study. Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat completed a semester of his business degree as part of an exchange program at the University of Technology Sydney in 2023 while pursuing his master's at Copenhagen Business School. Count Nikolai of Monpezat also spent time in the Harbour City in 2023, completing a semester at UTS. Picture:It was revealed by The Daily Telegraph earlier this month that Count Nikolai now calls Sydney home, quietly settling in with his long-time girlfriend and model Benedikte Thoustrup. He now has a full time job, and may be one of the elite that Princess Alexandra spends time with during her trip. Other children of wealthy and well-known families who also frequent the Harbour City include Chloe Green, daughter of British retail billionaire Sir Philip Green, Christian Wilkins, son of TV presenter Richard Wilkins, as well as granddaughter of the late media mogul Kerry Packer, Francesca Packer Barham. Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, are also known to occasionally visit. Sydney has been home to another royal in somewhat recent years. Queen Mary of Denmark was living in Sydney when she met Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at the Slip Inn. The then advertising executive met the future King of Denmark while he was in Sydney to support the Danish sailing team at the 2000 Olympic Games. The two embarked upon a long-distance relationship over the next few months before Mary moved from Australia to Denmark in 2001. After four years of dating, the couple married in 2004. She became the Queen of Denmark upon the abdication of Queen Margrethe II last year. Originally published as Princess Ingrid Alexandra swaps tiara for textbooks in move Down Under for university studies
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News.com.au
Princess Ingrid Alexandra swaps tiara for textbooks in move Down Under for university studies
A future Queen is heading down under to pursue tertiary education at the prestigious University of Sydney. When Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra begins her Bachelor of Arts degree in August, ahead of the university's Semester 2, she will call St Andrew's College home. The college, which is one of the university's exclusive student residences, is in Sydney's inner west. It has been home to the likes of former Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, Olympian Rohan Browning and Bondi Vet Dr Chris Brown. The college costs more than $20,000 a semester to board and features a gym, bar, food hall and yoga studio. News of the young royal living on campus was leaked to Daily Mail Australia when students received an email from Dr Daniel Tyler, the principal at St Andrew's College earlier this week. A press release from the Norwegian Palace was issued a short time later. 'She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy,' the palace said. 'Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come.' Princess Alexandra is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the grandchild of King Harald V who has held the Norwegian throne since 1991. The 21-year-old is second in line to succeed him behind her father. Students at St Andrew's College received an email on Tuesday from Principal Dr Daniel Tyler announcing the royal's arrival, Daily Mail Australia reported. 'Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is moving to Sydney to study an Arts degree at the University of Sydney,' the email read. 'I am pleased to let you know she will be joining 'Drews and living on site. I know she is looking forward to integrating into College and university life. 'There may be media interest and enquiries. Please join us in respecting her privacy. 'We will share reminders about security on the College site ahead of Semester 2.' The Princess is not the first international royal to travel to Australia to study. Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat completed a semester of his business degree as part of an exchange program at the University of Technology Sydney in 2023 while pursuing his master's at Copenhagen Business School. It was revealed by The Daily Telegraph earlier this month that Count Nikolai now calls Sydney home, quietly settling in with his long-time girlfriend and model Benedikte Thoustrup. He now has a full time job, and may be one of the elite that Princess Alexandra spends time with during her trip. Other children of wealthy and well-known families who also frequent the Harbour City include Chloe Green, daughter of British retail billionaire Sir Philip Green, Christian Wilkins, son of TV presenter Richard Wilkins, as well as granddaughter of the late media mogul Kerry Packer, Francesca Packer Barham. Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, are also known to occasionally visit. Sydney has been home to another royal in somewhat recent years. Queen Mary of Denmark was living in Sydney when she met Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at the Slip Inn. The then advertising executive met the future King of Denmark while he was in Sydney to support the Danish sailing team at the 2000 Olympic Games. The two embarked upon a long-distance relationship over the next few months before Mary moved from Australia to Denmark in 2001. After four years of dating, the couple married in 2004. She became the Queen of Denmark upon the abdication of Queen Margrethe II last year.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra moves to Sydney for university
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra is moving to Australia for her university studies, enrolling in a degree programme at the University of Sydney. Alexandra, who is second in line to Norway's throne, will join her classmates from August and will study "international relations and political economy," Norway's royal household said. The 21-year-old will study full-time and live in a student residence on campus, a university spokesperson King Harald is Alexandra's grandfather and her father is Crown Prince Haakon. "Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," Norway's royal household said in a princess's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, spent a year during her senior school studies at Wangaratta High School in University of Sydney is looking forward to welcoming the princess, said its vice-president, Kirsten Andrews."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," Ms Andrews said in a and raised in Oslo, the princess recently completed her military service, spending 15 months as an engineer soldier and rifleman. Her biography on the royal family's website lists environmental protection and climate change as key interests.
ABC News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra to study at the University of Sydney
Norway's future queen is moving to Australia for university, the Norwegian royal family has confirmed. Princess Ingrid Alexandra will be moving to New South Wales to study at the University of Sydney in August. The 21-year-old will be completing a Bachelor of Arts degree. "She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy," a royal house of Norway spokesperson said in a statement. "The princess will be studying full-time and reside in a student residence on campus. "Her royal highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come." Princess Ingrid Alexandra is second in line for the Norwegian throne, behind her father, Crown Prince Haakon. Norway's King Harald is her grandfather. "Princess Ingrid Alexandra is very interested in environmental protection and climate change, and this was the subject of her first official engagement," her royal house of Norway biography says. She also enjoys skiing and water sports, her biography says. The 21-year-old's decision to study in Australia comes after her military graduation in April. She completed 15 months of military service with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade North. That service began with training in skills including weapons use, field operations and survival under demanding conditions. She held the position of combat engineer soldier and served as a gunner on a CV90 armoured vehicle.
