Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday gifts

The Norwegian Royal House has shared the special gifts Princess Ingrid Alexandra received for her 18th birthday, and they range from jewellery to a new bunad and her first foreign order. King Harald and Queen Sonja added to their granddaughter’s jewel vault, gifting her with a diamond bracelet that previously belonged to the King’s late sister Princess Ragnhild and a pearl ring that the…
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Belgium

Princess Elisabeth makes her gala debut in Norway with a big mystery on her head

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium made her gala debut on Friday night when she took part in the official celebrations for Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway’s 18th birthday. Wearing a pink/mauve Armani Privé gown, the Duchess of Brabant looked like a fairytale princess, with her Order of Leopold sash, a delicate bracelet on her left wrist and a large pink ring on her left ring…
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Norway

A forgotten toast and a rapturous reception – Norway’s future queen delivers moving speech to mark her coming of age

It was, and will remain, one of the most important speeches of her life. Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway addressed kings, queens, princes, princesses and politicians at a gala dinner marking her coming of age and showed that she is negotiating her path to a crown with confidence. Surrounded by a very proud family and very supportive friends, she spoke movingly of the love that has guided…
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European Royals

New photo of future European monarchs released

Ahead of the gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday, a special photo of some of the future monarchs of Europe was released by the Royal Court. The image was taken in the Bird Room of the Royal Palace and featured four future queens and one future grand duke. Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, 18, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 20…
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