Princess Ingrid Alexandra has embarked on an exciting new chapter in her studies after a difficult few months.
The future Queen of Norway, 22, will begin studying at the University of Oslo as an exchange student from the University of Sydney in the coming weeks.
She will take courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences for the next semester, with the first day of classes beginning on 10 August, according to a press release from the royal house.
After the official reception takes place, Ingrid Alexandra will be an ordinary student at the university, conducting her studies without media present.
© Raquel Pires Photography / The Royal CourtShe returned to Norway in June amid health concerns over her mother, Crown Princess Mette Marit, who has pulmonary fibrosis. Mette-Marit has since undergone a lung transplant, and Ingrid Alexandra has decided to remain in Norway. "She wants to be with her mother," Ingrid's father, Crown Prince Haakon, told NRK previously.
It has not been confirmed when or if she will return to Sydney. However, she has not deferred her course, so she may go back there in the future.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra's study abroad in Australia
She had begun her three-year course in Sydney in July 2025, working towards a degree in Social Sciences, living on campus in university accommodation.
Ingrid Alexandra previously returned home in December after completing her first term of studies in Sydney.
© Getty ImagesThe royal told NRK that she was "enjoying it very much so far" and admitted, "Sydney was the right choice for me".
"I definitely think that my education will be very relevant to the job I will do in the future," the future Queen of Norway said.
She's had a busy summer back at home, attending multiple engagements on behalf of the royal family, including World Cup football matches alongside her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, 20.
© GettyCrown Princess Mette-Marit's latest health update
The Crown Princess, 52, was discharged from hospital in July after her "life-saving" transplant.
At the time, she said she was "deeply grateful" to be in recovery, while the royal household confirmed that her health is "as good as can be expected".
© Getty ImagesThe Norwegian Palace also revealed that she was entering a six-month rehabilitation period, during which she will not carry out official engagements.
Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, has returned to duties but may take time off where needed to be by his wife's side.
On a visit to Drammen on 21 July, Haakon told media: "Fortunately, things are improving, thank you. But it's only the beginning of a long road to recovery."
