Princess Ingrid Alexandra, heir to the Norwegian throne, is set to begin her university adventure at the University of Sydney, pursuing studies in international relations and political economy.
Norwegian Princess Embarks on Academic Journey in Australia
Norwegian Princess Embarks on Academic Journey in Australia
Norwegian royalty makes headlines as Princess Ingrid Alexandra chooses Australia for her higher education.
The princess, who will be living on campus, is excited to immerse herself in her academic pursuits starting this August.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and granddaughter of King Harald of Norway, is moving to Australia to pursue her university education at the University of Sydney. She will study full-time in a degree program focused on "international relations and political economy," according to a statement from Norway's royal household. At 21 years old, she is second in line to the Norwegian throne and plans to live in a student residence on campus, starting her studies in August. Expressing her commitment to her education, a royal household representative noted that "Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come." Notably, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Ingrid's mother, studied for a year at Wangaratta High School in Victoria during her senior school years. The University of Sydney's vice-president, Kirsten Andrews, welcomed the princess and emphasized the enriching campus experience awaiting her, urging her to enjoy the institution's beautiful environment, clubs, and the vibrant city of Sydney. Ingrid recently completed her military service, where she served for 15 months as an engineer soldier and rifleman, and she has expressed a keen interest in environmental protection and climate change, as highlighted in her biography on the royal family's official website.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and granddaughter of King Harald of Norway, is moving to Australia to pursue her university education at the University of Sydney. She will study full-time in a degree program focused on "international relations and political economy," according to a statement from Norway's royal household. At 21 years old, she is second in line to the Norwegian throne and plans to live in a student residence on campus, starting her studies in August. Expressing her commitment to her education, a royal household representative noted that "Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come." Notably, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Ingrid's mother, studied for a year at Wangaratta High School in Victoria during her senior school years. The University of Sydney's vice-president, Kirsten Andrews, welcomed the princess and emphasized the enriching campus experience awaiting her, urging her to enjoy the institution's beautiful environment, clubs, and the vibrant city of Sydney. Ingrid recently completed her military service, where she served for 15 months as an engineer soldier and rifleman, and she has expressed a keen interest in environmental protection and climate change, as highlighted in her biography on the royal family's official website.
