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Celebrations begin for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday

Celebrations have begun in Norway for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday. The Norwegian government hosted a black-tie celebration dinner at Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo, with over 200 people in attendance. Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrived with King Harald, Queen Sonja, the Crown Prince Family and Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett. They were greeted by Prime Minister…
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Tiara debut for two future queens lined up in Norway

Two of Europe’s future queens will experience their first tiara moments next week when Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, attends the delayed 18th birthday gala celebrations for Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra. The Dutch Royal House confirmed that Princess Amalia will join her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, at a gala dinner on June 17 at the Royal Palace of…
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Princess Märtha Louise is the proud aunt on Instagram

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway was ever the proud aunt on Instagram on her only niece’s 18th birthday. To mark Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s coming of age, Princess Märtha Louise posted a heartfelt message on her Instagram page with personal photos to show their close bond. The Princess said: “Congratulations on the day, you beautiful young woman. You are brave, funny…
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The godparents of a future queen

As Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 18th birthday, let’s take a look at her godparents, chosen ahead of her baptism at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace on 17 April 2004. King Harald Ingrid Alexandra’s paternal grandfather—and…
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Norway's future queen turns 18

It is an important day for the Norwegian Royal Family as the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, celebrates her 18th birthday. The Princess, who is now of age to serve as Regent if required, will one day be…
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A future queen sits in the king's chair on the eve of her 18th birthday

On the eve of her 18th birthday, Princess Ingrid Alexandra made her first official visits to Norway’s three branches of government: the Storting (Parliament), the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s office. Princess Ingrid Alexandra first visited the Storting, where she received a tour from its president, Masud Gharahkhani, and learned about its functions. Princess Ingrid Alexandra also…
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