Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway was dripping in diamonds and pearls at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The 21 year old attended the gala dinner her grandparents King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, First Lady Brigitte Macron, on Monday evening. Her parents, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon, and the King's sister, Princess Astrid, were also in attendance. Per the Norwegian Royal House, it had been 41 years since the last time a French president had paid an official visit to Norway.
© STIAN LYSBERG SOLUM/NTB/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesFor the dinner, Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore a red off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown and one white opera glove. She added sparkle to her look with diamond and pearl earrings and a diamond necklace, as well as a bracelet featuring Queen Maud's badge of the Royal Order of Victoria & Albert that, according to The Court Jeweller, was a confirmation present from her great-aunt Princess Astrid.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra topped off her ensemble on June 23 with her great-great-grandmother Princess Ingeborg’s diamond and pearl tiara. Princess Ragnhild Mrs. Lorentzen inherited the tiara after King Harald V's grandmother passed away, and her children gifted the tiara to Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon's daughter for her 18th birthday in 2022. Princess Ingrid Alexandra was first seen wearing the tiara in her 18th birthday portraits and later wore the sparkler to her birthday gala dinner.
© JAVAD PARSA/NTB/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Princess is second in line to the Norwegian throne, after her father Crown Prince Haakon. The future Queen will be heading Down Under to continue her studies this year. The Norwegian Royal House announced last month that the Crown Prince Couple's daughter will begin her studies at the University of Sydney in August.
"She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy," the Royal House shared. "The Princess will be studying full-time and reside in a student residence on campus," adding, "Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come."
© JAVAD PARSA/NTB/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesHer paternal grandparents have expressed their support for her decision to go abroad. “Isn't that nice?” His Majesty said of his granddaughter's upcoming move earlier this month, per VG. The Queen added, "Very good."
Asked what they think about individuals who believe their granddaughter should have studied closer to Norway so she could contribute more to the royal family, the King answered: "You get this back with compound interest when she gets home, so I think that's just an advantage. She must be allowed to study and get an education before she starts representing."
Princess Ingrid Alexandra graduated from high school, Elvebakken High School, in June of 2023. That fall, the royal started working as a school assistant and environmental worker at Uranienborg School. The Princess began her military service in January of 2024. She was originally set to serve 12 months of initial service at the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord, but it was later extended to 15 months, which she completed this spring.
