Princess Ingrid Alexandra will become Norway’s first female monarch in centuries when she ascends the throne after her father, Crown Prince Haakon. The Norwegian Princess is the Crown Prince’s eldest child, whom he shares with his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
At her 18th birthday gala dinner, hosted by her grandparents King Harald V and Queen Sonja in 2022, Princess Ingrid Alexandra declared that she is “so lucky to have grown up in Norway.” In her speech at the celebration, she said, “I have been able to experience our magnificent nature, surfing at Unstad, hot summer days along the southern coast, and snow-capped mountains in Røldal. And not least, I have been able to meet so many wonderful people who live in different parts of our country.”
“We are lucky to live in a country that is constantly evolving. Where we have trust in one another and in our authorities. In Norway, we are committed to combating climate change. We are committed to diversity. We are committed to freedom of expression. And most importantly, we are determined to continue finding better solutions than the ones we already have,” the Princess continued. “We all have our place in this society. We are different, we have been given different tasks, and we know how to do different things. Together we make up the Norway we love so much.”
So just who is Princess Ingrid Alexandra? Keep reading to learn more about Norway’s future Queen.
1. She was born on Jan. 21, 2004 in Oslo.
© Getty Images2. She is currently second in line to the Norwegian throne.
3. She has two siblings: an older half-brother, Marius Borg Høiby, and a younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus. “You are my safety net,” she told her brothers in a speech at her 18th birthday gala dinner. “I know I can always come to you when something is bothering me.”
4. She graduated from high school, Elvebakken High School, in June of 2023.
5. In the autumn of 2023, she worked as a school assistant and an environmental worker at Uranienborg School, which she was once a student at.
© Ida Bjørvik, The Royal Court6. She was pictured wearing a tiara for the first time in portraits released to mark her 18th birthday in 2022.
7. She was gifted her great-great-grandmother Princess Ingeborg’s diamond and pearl tiara for her 18th birthday.
© LISE AASERUD/AFP via Getty Images8. Her godparents include King Felipe VI of Spain, Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her paternal aunt Princess Märtha Louise.
9. She is a sporty Princess, who loves skiing and water sports. In 2022, the Royal House released a video of the royal family hitting the slopes in Norway. The film included an impressive ski jump by the Princess.
10. In 2020, she won the women’s national junior surfing championship. According to the Royal House, the Crown Prince, Crown Princess and their children “are all avid surfers.”
11. The Princess lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
12. She was a flower girl at Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s royal wedding in 2010.
13. In the spring of 2025, the Princess completed 15 months of military service with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade North. The royal began her military service in January of 2024. While she was originally set to serve 12 months of initial service at the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord, it was later extended to 15 months.
At Skjold army camp in September of 2024, she told a press pool: "I think the most important thing I have learned is that you can do much more than you think, and you are much stronger together. Whether it's in a team or in a platoon or company, you get a lot more done when you're not alone."
© Raquel Pires Photography / The Royal Court14. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is pursuing a bachelor's degree at the University of Sydney. The royal arrived in Australia in July 2025 ahead of beginning her studies in August. In a message following her arrival, the future Queen said, "I am looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney. Being a student will be exciting, and I look forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international affairs. I am confident that I will learn a great deal." According to the Royal House, the Princess "has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy," and will be living in a student residence on campus.
