Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway's next steps revealed after difficult time for the family


The Norwegian royal, 20, will move to Lisbon, Portugal, in the autumn after the Palace issued a statement about his future


Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway celebrates at Slottsplassen in Oslo after the team's return to Norway from the USA © NTB/AFP via Getty Images
Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
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Prince Sverre Magnus has announced his next steps – and it involves a move to another country. 

The Norwegian royal, 20, is set to begin studying at Forward College in Lisbon for his Bachelor's degree in Business Management this autumn. 

Classes will be held in Portugal for the first year, with training subsequently taking place in Paris and Berlin, respectively, according to Norway's royal house. 

The course will also include an introduction to economics, statistics, and accounting, and provides accommodation in each of the three cities. 

Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway watched Norway beat Brazil© Instagram
Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus's futures have been confirmed

According to the course's website, potential careers after the programme include becoming a consultant, analyst, or operational manager. 

The Prince has previously shown an interest in film and photography, setting up his own production company called Sverre Magnus Productions last year. 

The latest update comes after a difficult few months for Sverre Magnus due to his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, undergoing a lung transplant after months of ill health. 

Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway was pictured with an oxygen tank© Getty Images
Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in June

Meanwhile, the family has faced increased press scrutiny after his half-brother, Marius Borg Høiby, was sentenced to four years in prison in June after being found guilty of rape. 

Prince Sverre Magnus to join Infanta Sofia at university

Sverre Magnus will find himself in royal company at Forward College, as it's also where Infanta Sofia of Spain studies.

It was confirmed in August last year that the 19-year-old, who is the younger daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, would begin a three-year degree in Politics and International Relations.  

Infanta Sofia of Spain wearing blue jacket© WireImage
Infanta Sofia also studies at Forward College

However, she and Prince Sverre Magnus are unlikely to cross paths as Sofia is about to go into her second year, meaning she will be studying in Paris. 

The college's website states that its programme is designed to "nurture [students'] curiosity, enrich your understanding, and help you build bridges across different contexts."

It adds: "In each of the three countries, you will be asked to engage with the context of the city in which you will be living. Through cultural and language classes, field trips, guest speakers, and partnerships with local organisations, you will learn while broadening your cultural horizons."

Palace issues statement on Sverre Magnus and his sister's futures 

A press release, also referring to the Prince's sister, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, added: "In the coming years, both The Princess and The Prince's most important task will be to study. "They will nevertheless be able to carry out selected official assignments for the Royal House when it fits in with their studies."

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway attends her first day at the University of Oslo © Getty Images
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway attends her first day at the University of Oslo

Both Ingrid and Sverre Magnus have taken on more royal duties in recent months as their mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, continues to recover from her lung transplant. 

However, Sverre Magnus's father, Crown Prince Haakon, previously told NRK: "He has to find something he wants to do in life. I imagine he has to find his own way."

The joint announcement coincided with Ingrid Alexandra's first day at the University of Oslo on Monday, where she is on exchange from the University of Sydney in Australia. 

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