Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway cut an elegant figure as she celebrated her milestone 18th birthday today.
Ingrid Alexandra joined her grandfather, reigning King Harald V, for a cabinet meeting at the Royal Palace as she marked coming of age today.
The 18-year-old swept her brunette locks into a sleek ponytail for the occasion, donning a simple cream poloneck dress for the occasion.
Keeping things simple, Ingrid Alexandra left her makeup fresh and natural for the big day.
In the next few years, Ingrid Alexandra will increase her public profile and take on more responsibilities on behalf of the royal family but will continue to focus on her education, the palace said in a statement.
Ingrid Alexandra will become Norway’s first female monarch in more than 600 years after her father Crown Prince Haakon, 48, secured her place in the line of succession by changing the law to allow first-born daughters to ascend the throne over their younger male siblings.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway cut an elegant figure as she marked her milestone 18th birthday today by joining her grandfather, reigning King Harald V, for a cabinet meeting at the Royal Palace
The 18-year-old swept her brunette locks into a sleek ponytail for the occasion, donning a simple cream poloneck dress for the occasion
During the event, Princess Ingrid was gifted the painting ‘Missing Color’ by Astrid Nondal, by Norway’s parliament.
The princess could be seen posing for a snap alongside the painting and President of the the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gharahkhani and First Vice President Svein Harberg.
The royal could be seen placing a hand to her chest as she entered the cabinet meeting, taking in the enormity of the moment.
Meanwhile her father Crown Prince Haakon was also in attendance, and could be seen beaming at his eldest daughter throughout the meeting.
Days ago, portraits were released ahead of Ingrid’s big day, with the royal photographed in her private office at The Royal Palace, in Oslo
Days ago, portraits were released ahead of Ingrid’s big day, with the royal photographed in her private office at The Royal Palace, in Oslo.
She looked polished in a black power blazer and matching slim cut black trousers, which she wore over a cream blouse. Keeping things simple, Ingrid Alexandra left her brunette hair loose around her shoulders and left her makeup fresh and natural.
Her birthday means that, if required, she can now act as Regent of Norway
Haakon, 48, ascended the throne ahead of his older sister Princess Märtha Louise, 50, who now lives in the US with her boyfriend, the spiritual leader Shaman Durek.
Their father King Harald, 84, ascended the throne in 1991.
During the event, Princess Ingrid was gifted the painting ‘Missing Color’ by Astrid Nondal, by Norway’s parliament (pictured with the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gharahkhani and First Vice President Svein Harberg)
Meanwhile her father Crown Prince Haakon was also in attendance, and could be seen beaming at his eldest daughter throughout the meeting (pictured left)
Princess Ingrid took a seat on one side of her grandfather, while her father took his position on the other side (pictured) for the cabinet meeting
Ingrid has a younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, 16, and an older half-brother on her mother’s side, Marius Borg Høiby.
The previous Norwegian queen was Queen Margaret, who reigned over Norway, Denmark and Sweden from the late 1380s until her death in 1412.
Born in 2004 in Oslo, Princess Ingrid Alexandra attended the same local primary school as her half-brother, Mette-Marit’s son from a previous relationship.
Her parents chose the school because they wanted her to have as ordinary a childhood as possible.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who is Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s godmother, also sent her best wishes to the royal today. The Instagram account for Victoria shared this photo, showing her with Ingrid, as well as King Felipe of Spain and Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
Royal family: Ingrid Alexandra, pictured with her parents Haakon (right) and Mette-Marit (centre), brother Sverre Magnus (left) and grandparents Sonja and Harald (front)
Newspaper reports said Princess Ingrid Alexandra would walk to school with her half-brother. School officials hoped to make the school a place where the princess could make friends and enjoy some relief from public scrutiny.
Secondary school student Ingrid Alexandra is an avid skier, boxer and surfer. She won a gold medal in the Norwegian surfing championship for juniors in October 2020.
Ingrid Alexandra has taken part in a handful of public engagements, including opening a public sculpture park in her name in 2016.
Meanwhile Ingrid Alexandra’s cousin has become a social media sensation after building up a 200,000-strong following sharing snaps of her stylish outfits and easy make-up tips.
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Social media star: Ingrid Alexandra’s cousin Leah Behn, 16, the daughter of Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her late husband Ari Behn, has racked up tens of millions of views across her TikTok, YouTube and Instagram pages where she share insights into her jetset lifestyle
Leah Behn, 16, the daughter of Princess Martha Louise and her late husband Ari Behn, has racked up tens of millions of views across her TikTok, YouTube and Instagram pages where she share insights into her jetset lifestyle.
But the student, who is untitled and sixth in line to the throne, appears to live a life away from royal duty, instead posting about her sunny trips to LA and Dubai, going thrift shopping, and spending time with her mother and sisters Maud, 18, and Emma, 13.
In one clip posted to TikTok, she compares her relationship with her mother to that of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore of hit noughties show Gilmore Girls.
