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NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Pics: Who Is Ingrid Alexandra, Norwegian Princess Who Moved To Australia
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, 21, is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. She is second in line to the Norwegian throne after her father and is expected to become the next monarch. The 21-year-old Princess of Norway has now made a big move and relocated from her royal home to Australia for higher education. The Princess of Norway was born and raised in Oslo and recently completed 15 months of military service as an engineer soldier and rifleman. During her school days, her mother spent a year with her at Wangaratta High School in Victoria.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra Pauses Royal Duties For Higher Education
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, second in line to the Norwegian throne, is set to begin her higher education journey in Australia. The 21-year-old royal will pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences at the University of Sydney, starting in August. In a significant personal decision, the Princess will temporarily step back from her royal duties to focus on full-time studies. She is expected to reside in on-campus student housing during her time at the university. The Royal House of Norway shared that "Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come." The University of Sydney expressed excitement over her decision. "We are delighted that the Princess has chosen the University of Sydney to further her education, and we're sure she'll love Sydney as much as we do," said Kirsten Andrews, the university's Vice-President. She added that the Princess will have access to a vibrant campus community and the best that the city has to offer. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and the granddaughter of King Harald of Norway. She was born and raised in Oslo and recently completed 15 months of military service as an engineer soldier and rifleman. During her school days, the Princess's mother spent a year with her at Wangaratta High School in Victoria.
News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Princess Ingrid Alexandra Of Norway Set To Leave Royal Duties To Pursue UG Course In Australia
Last Updated: Princess Ingrid Alexandra Of Norway will enroll in a full-time undergraduate programme in International Relations and Political Economy. Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, second in line to the Norwegian throne, is set to leave her royal duties temporarily to pursue higher education in Australia. The 21-year-old will be joining the University of Sydney for starting August 2025. The Norwegian Royal Household confirmed that Princess Ingrid will enroll in a full-time undergraduate programme in International Relations and Political Economy. She is expected to join fellow students in August and live in on-campus student accommodation during her studies. Born on January 21, 2004, Princess Ingrid Alexandra was raised in Oslo. She is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the granddaughter of King Harald V of Norway. The Norwegian Royal Household in a statement said, 'Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," reported the BBC. The princess's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, too spent a year during her senior school in Australia. She studied for a year at Wangaratta High School in Victoria. Kirsten Andrews, Vice-President of External Engagement, said the university was pleased with the Princess's choice and looked forward to her arrival on campus. '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," Andrews was quoted as saying by the BBC. Prior to her university studies, Princess Ingrid Alexandra completed a 15-month military service. She was an engineer soldier and held the position of a rifleman on the CV90 STING vehicle for a duration of 15 months. According to the Norwegian Royal Household's official portal, the Princess shares a love of skiing and water sports with the rest of her family. The Princess is second in line of succession to the throne. First Published: May 28, 2025, 17:16 IST
