The biography of Prince Sverre Magnus

His Highness Prince Sverre Magnus was born in Oslo on 3 December 2005. The Prince is second in the line of succession to the throne of Norway after his sister, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.

Prince Sverre Magnus. Photo: Dusan Reljin, The Royal Court

Prince Sverre Magnus carries out certain official engagements on behalf of the Royal House. On 28 May 2025, he carried out his first engagement as a solo representative, when he took part in a ceremony honouring the achievements of the Norwegian team at the Special Olympics in Turin.

Official duties

The then Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus cheered on the Norwegian national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here, during Norway’s match against Senegal. Photo: Simen Sund / The Royal Court.

In the spring of 2025, Prince Sverre Magnus carried out his first official duty independently. He attended a reception for athletes and their support team who participated in the Special Olympics in Turin. Photo: Jonas Been Henriksen / NTB

On a visit to the City Centre Fire Station. Photo: Ole Berg-Rusten / NTB

Together with the then Princess Ingrid Alexandra, he also visited the Norwegian Red Cross in Bærum as their emergency teams are getting ready for the summer holidays. Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB

For many years, the Prince has actively participated in and represented Team Skaugum in the friendly matches at Skaugum in Asker. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

Prince Sverre Magnus completed 13 years of schooling in the spring of 2024. The then Crown Prince and Crown Princess were present at the graduation ceremony in the Oslo Concert Hall on 18 June 2024. Photo: Liv Anette Luane, The Royal Court

The Prince's education

Education

In autumn 2011 Prince Sverre Magnus began attending Jansløkka Elementary School in Asker. From 2014 to 2020 the Prince attended Oslo Montessori School.

Prince Sverre Magnus began attending Elvebakken Upper Secondary School in Oslo in the autumn of 2021, enrolled in the Information Technology and Media Production programme. He graduated from upper secondary school in the spring of 2024.

In autumn 2026, Prince Sverre Magnus began a bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Forward College in Lisbon. His studies will include subjects such as economics, statistics and accounting. He will study in Lisbon during the first year, followed by Paris and Berlin in the subsequent years.

The Prince’s 18th birthday

Prince Sverre Magnus turned 18 on Sunday, 3 December 2023. On 1 December, King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted a luncheon at the Royal Palace in honour of the Prince’s coming of age.

The luncheon was held in the Small Ceremonial Hall at the Palace and roughly 70 guests attended. The guest list for the official luncheon included family members, godparents and representatives of the Norwegian authorities and youth organisations.

Photo with the immediate family on the occasion of the Prince's 18th birthday. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB

Early years

Prince Sverre Magnus grew up at Skaugum, the official residence of the Norwegian Heir to the throne, in Asker, near Oslo.

Christening and confirmation

The Prince was christened in the Palace Chapel by Bishop Ole Kristian Kvarme on 4 March 2006.

His godparents are Queen Sonja, Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, Princess Rosario of Bulgaria, Mr Espen Høiby, Mr Bjørn Steinsland and Ms Marianne Gjellestad.

Prince Sverre Magnus was confirmed in Asker Church on 5 September 2020, after receiving instruction with the Asker congregation.

Leisure interests

The Prince is particularly interested in photography and film. He enjoys skiing, and especially alpine skiing, and shares the joy of water sports with the rest of his family.