Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Princess Ingrid Alexandra |
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Ingrid Alexandra in 2025
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| Born | 21 January 2004 The National Hospital, Oslo, Norway |
| House | Glücksburg |
| Father | Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway |
| Mother | Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby |
| Religion | Church of Norway |
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| Allegiance |  Norway |
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 Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 2024–2025 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Engineer Battalion |
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway was born on January 21, 2004. She is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Her grandfather is King Harald V. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is second in line to the succession to the Norwegian throne, right after her father. This means she is expected to become Queen of Norway one day. She is part of the Norwegian royal family from the House of Glücksburg. She has a younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus. Because of a rule change in 1990, she is ahead of him in line to the throne.
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Becoming a Princess: Birth and Baptism
Princess Ingrid Alexandra was born on January 21, 2004, in Oslo. She is the first child and only daughter of Crown Prince Haakon. He is the person who will become king after the current king. Her grandparents are King Harald V and Queen Sonja. Her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has an older son named Marius Borg Høiby from a previous relationship.
Ingrid Alexandra was baptized on April 17, 2004, at the Royal Palace. Her godparents include her grandfather the King, her aunt Princess Märtha Louise, King Frederik X of Denmark, the Crown Princess of Sweden, King Felipe VI of Spain, and her grandmother Marit Tjessem.
On August 31, 2019, Princess Ingrid Alexandra was confirmed in the Palace Chapel in Oslo. All her godparents were there for this special event.
Learning and Serving: Education and Military Life
School Days
Ingrid Alexandra went to Sem Kindergarten from 2006 to 2010. She started elementary school on August 19, 2010, at Jansløkka School. This was a local public school, and her half-brother also went there. Her parents wanted her to have a normal childhood. They hoped she could walk to school and make friends like other kids.
In 2014, the royal family announced that Ingrid Alexandra would move to the private English-language Oslo International School. Her parents wanted her to learn English very well. Later, she transferred to Uranienborg School to finish her middle school education. She was even part of the student council there. In 2020, she started high school at Elvebakken Upper Secondary School in Oslo. She graduated in April 2023. After graduating, Ingrid Alexandra worked as a school assistant at Uranienborg School.
Military Service
Princess Ingrid Alexandra began her military service on January 17, 2024. She joined the Combat Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord. She was one of many young Norwegians chosen for mandatory military service in 2024. She served at Skjold camp. During her service, she used her second name, Alexandra, as her last name.
She first had eight weeks of basic military training. After that, she received special training for her role. In September 2024, it was announced that she was serving as a gunner on a CV-90 vehicle. She extended her service to 15 months and completed it on April 4, 2025.
University Studies
In May 2025, the Norwegian royal house shared that Ingrid Alexandra enrolled at the University of Sydney in Australia. She is set to begin studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree in August 2025. Her studies will focus on international relations and political economy. She will live on campus and take a break from some royal duties while she studies.
Royal Duties and Hobbies: Activities
On June 19, 2010, Ingrid Alexandra was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. In 2012, she joined her father for a TV interview about an environmental group for children. She also takes part in Norway's Constitution Day celebrations. She attends the traditional ski jumping tournament at Holmenkollen in Oslo.
On May 4, 2015, Ingrid Alexandra christened a new lifeboat named Elias. This was her first royal job. Her grandfather, the King, was with her. On May 19, 2016, the Princess Ingrid Alexandra Sculpture Park opened. It is in the Palace Park and has sculptures made for and by children. She helps choose the designs from children's ideas across Norway. In 2018, she gave a tour of the park to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their visit to Norway.
On February 12, 2016, Ingrid Alexandra and her grandfather helped open the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer. The King declared the Games open, and the Princess lit the cauldron. On November 17, 2018, Princess Ingrid Alexandra christened the research ship Kronprins Haakon. The ship was named after her father. She spoke about her interest in the ocean and climate change. She said the ship would bring important new knowledge about the polar areas. Ingrid Alexandra won a gold medal in the Norwegian surfing championship for juniors in October 2020. She also enjoys skiing and kickboxing.
On January 20, 2022, Ingrid Alexandra visited the three main parts of the Norwegian government. These were the Storting (Parliament), the Supreme Court, and the office of the prime minister. These visits were part of her preparations for her 18th birthday the next day. Her father did the same when he turned 18. On her birthday, January 21, she attended a meeting of the Council of State. She also received congratulations from many Norwegian officials. Cannon salutes were fired to mark her birthday. The government held a dinner for her 18th birthday on June 16. The King and Queen hosted a gala dinner at the Royal Palace on June 17. Many guests from European royal families attended.
In October 2022, Ingrid Alexandra visited the Norwegian Army's Setermoen camp. In October 2023, she and her parents attended Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday party. In May 2024, she wore a military uniform for the first time during the Constitution Day balcony appearance.
On April 8, 2025, she took part in an official program for the first time during a state visit. This was when Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir visited Norway.
Future Queen: Constitutional Status
The rules for who becomes king or queen in Norway changed in 1990. This change means that the oldest child, whether a boy or a girl, will inherit the crown. However, it kept the Crown Prince ahead of his older sister, Princess Märtha Louise. This new rule applied to their children. So, Princess Ingrid Alexandra has been second in line to the throne since she was born. Only her father is ahead of her. Because of this change, her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, born in 2005, is behind her in the line of succession. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is expected to become Norway's first female monarch since Queen Margaret. Queen Margaret ruled Norway, Denmark, and Sweden from the late 1380s until 1412.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is a member of the Norwegian Royal House. This includes her parents and grandparents. Her younger brother, older half-brother, and other relatives are not part of the Royal House. The family belongs to the House of Glücksburg.
Titles and Styles
- January 21, 2004 – present:
- Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
- Her Royal Highness The Princess
Images for kids
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Royal monogram
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Coat of arms of princes and princesses of Norway
See also
In Spanish: Ingrid Alexandra de Noruega para niños
