Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway took a sparkling family gem and gave it a modern twist at a recent celebration. At King Harald’s 88th birthday gala, the second-in-line to the throne chose some spectacular and historic jewels.
The princess, 21, chose a pair of stunning earrings that belonged to her great grandmother, Crown Princess Märtha, for the black tie event. The earrings feature a…
Princess on duty: Norway's future queen stars in military birthday portrait
22nd January 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 21 on Tuesday and the Norwegian Royal Court shared a new portrait of their future queen on duty with the military.
The royal has been training with the Engineering Battalion in Troms, where she serves as Private Alexandra in Brigade…
To hark back to an infamous speech once given by Queen Elizabeth II, I don’t imagine that 2024 will be a year that any Norwegian royal looks back on “with undiluted pleasure.” From King Harald falling gravely ill abroad to all the controversies and legal issues…
Norway's Crown Prince and Princess lead their royal family's Christmas celebrations after difficult months
20th December 2024
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have been busy with Christmas celebrations this week as their family continues to weather a difficult time.
Earlier this week, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited a care home for some festive cheer. They met with residents and staff members to learn more about their lives.
The couple were also treated to a carol concert…
Princesses on parade: why future queens of Europe on military training has become big news
30th October 2024
Europe’s future queens are taking a different path to their thrones in the twenty first century with more and more female heirs carrying out the military training that was historically only given to their brothers.
Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is in the midst of…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, a soldier in training and a future queen, has decided to extend her military service into next year.
Private Alexandra, as she is known in the military, announced her decision to extend her professional training with the Ingeniørbataljonen…
School's (almost) back! Where are the new generation of royals heading this autumn
23rd August 2024
The younger royals are growing up and it’s almost time to head back to school!
After a summer break that included, for many, attending the Summer Olympics in Paris or taking on extra constitutional duties or military training, many are headed back to school or planning their next steps.
Here, we round up where the European royals are studying and training.
Princess Elisabeth, future…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra donned a military uniform for the first time at the Norwegian Royal Family’s National Day celebrations.
Norway celebrated its Constitution Day with the traditional children’s parade in front of the royals.
At the Skaugum Estate of Crown…
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra—serving as Recruit Alexandra—has begun her year-long stint with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord.
The young royal arrived for her first day of training last week, but cameras from Norway’s media were invited this Wednesday…
Now that Queen Margrethe’s reign has come to an end, there are no queen regnants in Europe. But the future is female, and here are all of the future queens who are currently in line to their respective thrones!
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden
Photo: Linda Broström/The Royal Court of Sweden
Born without succession rights and retroactively named the heir to the Swedish throne before her…
