Norway

Princess Astrid, fairy godmother to a midsummer's royal dream

She has seen, first hand, all the reigns that have made modern Norway. And as she watched the coming of age celebrations of her country’s future monarch, Princess Astrid helped ensure that her country’s royal past became integral to its future. Astrid, sister of King Harald and great aunt to the young woman being feted at a glittering gala dinner at Oslo’s Royal Palace, is often an…
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Norwegian Royal Court reveals photos of Princess Ingrid Alexandra in heirloom tiara

The Norwegian Royal Court has revealed three photos of Princess Ingrid Alexandra in the heirloom tiara she inherited for her 18th birthday in January. The Princess received the diamond and pearl tiara for her 18th birthday. It originally belonged to her great-great-grandmother, Princess Ingeborg of Sweden. Ingeborg was given the tiara, made by jeweller Boucheron, over 120 years ago by her…
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Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett make debut royal appearance

As Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official 18th birthday celebrations take place, a royal first is also taking place. The newly engaged couple Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett are among the guests and have made their first public appearance since announcing their plans to marry. On June 16 2022, they joined other royals at the Norwegian government’s official dinner for the…
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Crown Prince Haakon inspects the troops

A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp. King Harald was not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the Crown Prince conducted the…
Norway

What tiara will Princess Ingrid Alexandra make her debut in?

Princess Ingrid Alexandra is set to make her tiara debut on 17 June for her gala birthday dinner hosted by her grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja. The dinner will take place at the Royal Palace and see the Norwegian Royal Family joined by many royals from Europe – including most of Ingrid Alexandra’s godparents. But what tiara will the future Queen of Norway wear for…
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