European Royals

Princess Ingrid Alexandra returns to Norway to be with her mother as concerns grow for health of Crown Princess Mette-Marit

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3rd June 2026
Princess Ingrid Alexandra was photographed at an Australian airport on Tuesday afternoon as she cuts short her studies to return home to her ailing mother. As Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health deteriorates due to the effects of chronic pulmonary fibrosis, her only daughter has chosen to cut short her time at the University of Sydney to be with her. Crown Prince Haakon announced the news…
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Norway

Norway's Royal Family celebrates Constitution Day

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18th May 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore her newest bunad as the Norwegian Royal Family led the celebrations for Constitution Day. The future queen completed 15 months of military training earlier this spring, and received the traditional dress from Bardu and Målselv, the municipality where her training took place, as a farewell gift. Mayor Martin Nymo told reporters that seeing Princess Ingrid…
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Features

A picture perfect royal jewel that uses a stone not often seen on modern tiaras

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17th February 2025
It’s a rarity in royal jewellery boxes – a tiara covered in amethysts. And it’s a favourite of a royal family whose gems are renowned for their unusual designs. The amethyst tiara of the Norwegian royal family is a convertible piece and one of the newest pieces in this regal collection. It remains a bit of a mystery, as we do not know which jeweller made it or why it was acquired. …
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Fashion Hits of 2024

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29th December 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit loves pastels, floral patterns, long sleeved dresses and princess gowns and she made sure to hit every single one of her style musts this year! As the curtain closes on 2024, let’s take a look back at some of her sartorial hits this year.
Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit extends sick leave amidst controversy around her family

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31st October 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s sick leave has been extended amidst the growing scandal swirling around her eldest son Marius. In a brief statement, the Norwegian Royal Court shared on Wednesday that the future queen will be on sick leave until 5 November “due to side effects of the medicines the Crown Princess must take for her chronic lung disease.” The Court had previously announced…
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