Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has officially moved to Australia!
In May 2025, the Norwegian Palace confirmed the 21-year-old royal will head Down Under to commence a three-year undergraduate degree. She arrived at the end of July to settle in ahead of beginning her three-year degree in Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
“Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra will begin her studies at the University of Sydney in August, enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts program,” a statement read.
“She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy,” it continued.
“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.”
In July 2025, Ingrid arrived in Sydney. In a post on Instagram, she said:
“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.”
In honour of the exciting news, learn more about Princess Ingrid Alexandra – future Queen of Norway – below.
To help with her move, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are also in Sydney with their daughter, according to Norwegian publication Seher. Mette-Marit actually studied in Sydney as well, so she could be showing her daughter her favourite spots before heading back north!
After many months residing in Australia, Princess Ingrid Alexandra has revealed what she thinks so far with NKR (Norway’s National Broadcaster).
“I’m enjoying it very much so far,” she said. “I think Sydney was the right choice for me.”
Unfortunately, as a full-time student, she hasn’t done much sight-seeing.
“I haven’t explored as much as I’d like yet… I’m enjoying it incredibly well – it’s a beautiful city, and there’s a lot to discover,” she told NKR.
Who is Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway?
Ingrid is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Her paternal grandfather, King Harald V, her maternal grandmothe,r Marit Tjessem, and her aunt Princess Märtha Louise – as well as King Frederik X of Denmark, the Crown Princess of Sweden, and King Felipe VI of Spain – are her godparents.
Currently, Ingrid is second in line to the Norwegian throne, following her father.
Furthermore, she is poised to become Norway’s second female monarch – the first being Queen Margaret, who reigned from 1388 to 1412.
How old is Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway?
As aforementioned, Ingrid is 21 years old.
She was born in Oslo on January 21, 2004.
Is Ingrid Alexandra of Norway in the military?
In early 2024, Ingrid was chosen as one of 9,900 young Norwegians selected for mandatory military service.
The royal began her service on January 17, 2024, joining the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord at Skjold Camp in Inner Troms, and primarily serving as a gunner on a CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle.
In September 2024, Ingrid voluntarily extended her mandatory 12 months of service to 15 months.
She ultimately completed her military service on April 4, 2025.
What’s the latest on Ingrid Alexandra of Norway?
French state visit to Norway
June 23, 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra joined her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Merit at a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo to welcome the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and his wife.
The princess wore the same diamond and pearl tiara from her official portrait for her 18th birthday. She also wore a red off-the-shoulder Vivenne Westwood gown.
