The biography of Princess Ingrid Alexandra

Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra was born on 21 January 2004 at Rikshospitalet University Hospital in Oslo. The Princess is second in line of succession to the throne, after her father, Crown Prince Haakon.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Photo: Ida Bjørvik, The Royal Court

Princess Ingrid Alexandra grew up at Skaugum, the official residence of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess in Asker, near Oslo.

The Princess was christened in the Palace Chapel on 17 April 2004. Bishop Gunnar Stålsett officiated, and it was her grandfather, His Majesty The King, who presented the Princess for baptism. All the Princess’s godparents were in attendance for The Princess' confirmation 31 August 2019. The confirmation service was officiated by the Bishop of Oslo, Kari Veiteberg, and Karoline Astrup, parish priest in Asker.

Baptism and confirmation

Princess Ingrid Alexandra being confirmed. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The Princess with her godparents: HM King Harald, HM King Felipe of Spain, HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, HH Princess Märtha Louise and Ms Marit Tjessem. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

King Harald lighted the first candle during the confirmation of Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

King Felipe of Spain lighting one of the candles. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

Princess Ingrid Alexandra received a traditional Norwegian costume (bunad) as a confirmation gift from the King and Queen. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

The Princess is baptized in the Palace Chapel (Foto: Tor Richardsen, Scanpix)

Crown Prince Haakon with The Princess during the ceremony (Photo: Tor Richardsen, Scanpix)

Princess Ingrid Alexandra was baptised 17 April 2004 (Foto: Jo Michael)

Official engagements

In 2009, Princess Ingrid Alexandra marked World Environment Day and met a children’s parade in the Palace Square with more than thousand young “environmental agents”. This was her first official engagement outside of participation in May 17 and the ski festivals in Holmenkollen.

Over time, her responsibilities have gradually increased, and when Princess Ingrid Alexandra came of age on 21 January 2022, she was given her own office at the Royal Palace. However, for the coming years, her main focus will be on her education.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra in her office at the Royal Palace. Photo: Ida Bjørvik, The Royal Court

Princess Ingrid Alexandra on campus at the University of Sydney. Photo: Raquel Pires Photography / The Royal Court

Princess Ingrid Alexandra's education

Education

The Princess began attending a day-care centre in Asker on 4 January 2006, and in autumn 2010 she started as a pupil at Jansløkka elementary school in Asker. From autumn 2014 until spring 2019 Princess Ingrid Alexandra attended Oslo International School at Bekkestua, followed by a year at Uranienborg school in Oslo.

August 2020-June 2023 attended Elvebakken upper secondary school in Oslo.

Spring 2025 Princess Ingrid Alexandra completed 15 months of military service with the Combat Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord.

August 2025 The Princess enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts programme at the University of Sydney. She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.

Portraits of Princess Ingrid Alexandra

Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the occasion of her 18th birthday. Photo: Ida Bjørvik, the Royal Court

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, December 2021. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB

Princess Ingrid Alexandra at Dvergsøya 2020. Phto: Lise Åserud, NTB

Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Photo released on the occasion of her 16th birthday, 21 January 2020. Photo: Ann Cathrin Buchard, The Royal Court

Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the occasion of her confirmation 31 August 2019. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

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Leisure interests

The Princess is active and enjoys sports and outdoor life. She shares a love of skiing and water sports with the rest of her family.

Skiing

Join Princess Ingrid Alexandra and the rest of the family skiing at Imingfjell. Photo: Aasen film, The Royal Court