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Princess Ingrid Alexandra begins her university exams in Australia

A future queen has started her university exams! Princess Ingrid Alexandra has begun her first year of university exams and the Norwegian Royal Court shared snaps of the future queen studying hard at the University of Sydney. “According to Australian superstition, if you haven’t already started reading before the jacaranda trees are in full bloom, it means trouble in your exams,” the…
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History, diamonds and pearls for Norway's future queen on a glittering night out at the palace

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Queen Sonja and the women of the Norwegian royal family understood the assignment and chose several historic tiaras for the evening.  Queen Sonja wore one of the oldest Norwegian royal tiaras for the State Dinner, Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara. Set on…
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The history traditional outfits that Norway's royals just made the stars of a very important day

The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Constitution Day on 17 May. They greeted the Children’s Parade both at Skaugum and at the Royal Palace in Oslo. At their home in Skaugum, they each wore a bunad and there is a very good reason why. The Norwegian Royal Family will often wear bunads, the national costume, r for national holidays and significant events. They are given their own as a gift for…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra receives an Icelandic gift during her first State Visit

Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the newest recipient of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon. The future queen received her new order at the welcoming ceremony for President Halla Tómasdóttir, and her husband Björn Skúlason, who are paying a State Visit to Norway through Thursday. At the start of State Visits, it’s traditional that heads of state gift each other with orders. Princess Ingrid…
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