Princess Ingrid Alexandra News & Current Events Part 1: January 2022 - February 2026

[taogg]

I thought every royal household, along with their advisers or PR teams, would have strongly discouraged working or senior royals from using social media privately. Even though many senior royals do have social media accounts, they are usually public ones and managed by the household rather than by the royals themselves. With that level of privilege and visibility, having a private social media account is simply not a good idea.


The Norwegian royal family already has more than enough chaos these days, and IA really does feel like their last hope. I just hope things do not get any worse from here.

 

[royalwatcher96]

It's understandable that the situation is very difficult for her, but lashing out at the press is neither wise nor justified. The press was remarkably docile in their coverage of the royal family. Many monarchies in europe would have loved the norwegian press! Ingrid is unfortunately showing a rather familiar lack of judgment that doesn't bode well for the future of the NRF.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

I completely and fully understand if Ingrid is on the verge of a nervous breakdown !

Who wouldn’t be in her shoes ?

She’s a 22 years old student under a mental pressure so big that many would call it inhumane and impossible… She’s not a pre-programmed robot as some seems to belive…..

I hope someone is there for her and helps her to see someone she can talk to ! A psychiatrist if needed…. Because the ongoing things with her family is out of her control and won’t go away….

An ”H.R.H.” and a ”Royal Princess” can’t just phone whoever they find on google and make an appointment as easy as the rest of us can so i hope someone is there for her and helps her…

 

[taogg]

I'm not quite ready to write her off just yet, but this, and her lunch out at a public restaurant with Marius just 5 or 6 weeks ago isn't showing great judgement.

I agree. She’s still young, and I think most people are willing to give her time to grow. That said, she needs to be far more careful. She should watch The Crown scene where Charles says he wants people to hear his voice, and the Queen replies, “No one wants to hear it.” IA may not understand the power of those words yet, but she has to. In her position, learning when to stay silent is not optional — it’s essential.

 

[tihkon2]

I hope someone is there for her and helps her to see someone she can talk to ! A psychiatrist if needed…

An ”H.R.H.” and a ”Royal Princess” can’t just phone whoever they find on google and make an appointment as easy as the rest of us can…

No one believes she a pre-programmed robot, but with parents like hers, It will be surprising if she has learned good judgement. Anyhow...as I said just a few posts ago, she hopefully can find someone trustworthy to speak to, professional or no. But she can still be criticized for her behavior.

 

[Moran]

Ingrid is under enormous pressure - which is why she should stay away from the social media. Lashing out right now reads a lot like "I don't like the fact that the press is no longer holding the wide umbrella over us" - which it is. Since the Norwegian press coverage has been remarkably less vicious than the one of British and Spanish press, she has no idea how bad it could have been all those years and now she feels like she has been robbed of something. Unfortunately, it isn't about her boyfriend, her new hairstyle, or a wild evening out. It's about a serious situation with actual victims. She comes across as spoiled and privileged - not a look beneficial for the NRF right now.

 

[Maryrose]

She's only human and who knows what is being said to her about her family. I have seen some very crazy conspiracy theories with the Epstein files dropping. The pressure is probably a lot between being a loving, loyal daughter and sister and also knowing that 1 day she will be Queen.

 

[Mbruno]

This is a rough translation, not quite word by word.

Could not hear the first question
-I think it has been an exciting to learn more about reindeerbusiness, and how they move in the terrain, and exciting to visit the Sami parliament that is an important part of Norway. I hope to return, this is only my first visit alone.

You have visited a sami family, would you consider marrying a sami?
-Pfff, laughter, we will see about that.

Now you have gotten to know this part of Finnmark, would you consider visiting the sea-sami territories?
-This was a great first visit, to see the reindeers on the plateau, but of course I’m going to come many times to Finnmark, so I look forward to learn more about the sami culture, and also the sea sami.

You said a bit about the visit yesterday, what impression does this nature experiences and the meeting with the people give you are princess of this country?
-It was a fantastic nature experience, we came in and there was so much northern light, it was so special, but the best part was that the Sara family took such great care of me, that we spent the night together out there, I will treassure it for the rest of my life.

What does the princess think about the Grete Mari Sara that has taken over this family business and moves it forward?
-I think it is important, it is unfortunately so that the great-society has oppressed the sami culture over many generations, and that is a sad part of the Norwegian history, but we must remember it and not forget it, and it is a joy to meet so many young people who are proud of their sami heritage.

The princess is on her first trip by herself, and more will come with time, what does the Princess think of her job as a royal?
-Well I think it is great, It is a privilege to come here to visit, so Im great.

Is it for you?
-I feel very good about it.

Tomorrow you will go to the Russian border, in a time when the world is uneasy, how does this feel?
-My thoughts primarily go to all the people in Ukraine who live under terrible conditions. Norway and Russia has a long history of cooperations, especially in the North, and I think it pains many that this relationship has become so painful. buI think it is important to find a way to live side by side

What thinks the Princess of the mood in the world right now?
-There are other people more qualified to answer that.

When does the Princess return to Austrailia?
-I do not wish to say so much about those plans, but I will return for study start.

What contact do you have with Marius Borg Høiby before the court case?
-I think this case must have its place and time in the courts. I do not think it I natural for me to comment on it at all

The Princess has had many events this last year, how is it to become more visible in a time where there is critical light on the royal family?
-Can you repeat the question?
Repeats
-I think it is very nice to be out in the public working, I like it a lot.

How will you be informed about the court case during the weeks it will go on?
-As I said earlier today this case must have its place and time in the courts I do not think it I natural for me to comment on it at all (She can read!!)

How is it to be alone at work, the others are often two people, Royal couple or Crown Prince couple?
-Well I think it is great, its of course fine to be with mum and dad, but this is great I think. laughs

You have great contrasts from Sydney to Finnmark, student to royal, how to you handle the great contrasts in your life when there is so much going on?
-I like my studies, but it is also great to come home, meet the family, go skiing.

When do you come back for military repetition exercise and shooting with CV 90?
-Oh I have not planned that just yet, we will see.

The princess is 22, you are much at work, you study at the other side of the world. Much is going on, how to you juggle your life?
-Well as I have said Im at a great place (trives) Its exciting to be here and meet many interesting people but I also love my studies.

Then Se og hør give her the lusekofte as a birthdaypresent which was embarrassing IMO for the journalist but she took it fine, she can give to her dog to put in his dog basket…

She seemed to have been well trained to answer questions. Honestly I don't think I could come up with such good evasive answers on the spot as she was able to do. Obviously she is being coached by staff in the Court, which is good, as it means her preparation is not being left to her parents only.

 

[Moran]

Ingrid needs to learn the distinction between social media followers and friends. Real friends wouldn't have made this outburst public. I see nothing wrong with her feeling this way. And I realize that for someone who grew up with social media, it's even harder to make the distinction. But she absolutely must. The problem isn't that she feels hounded, the problem is that she lashed out in a space she felt was safe, likely populated by admirers who praised everything she did. But they aren't friends, as the very fact this post made it to the media shows.

 

[polyesco]

It's understandable that the situation is very difficult for her, but lashing out at the press is neither wise nor justified. The press was remarkably docile in their coverage of the royal family. Many monarchies in europe would have loved the norwegian press! Ingrid is unfortunately showing a rather familiar lack of judgment that doesn't bode well for the future of the NRF.

Agree! where is the hounding press? I have seen more critical articles and photos of Christian and Isabella by the Danish press than I have ever seen for Marius, Ingrid or Sverre, by the Norwegian press.
I remember one article where Christian was criticize for wearing a scarf of his favorite soccer team. Photos of the both having a good time in musical festivals are always published in the summer. but for the NRF, I have not seen much or if at all.

I can understand her frustration to a certain point but she also needs to talk to her mother for choosing a questionable friendship with a convicted sex offender, and talk to her brother and his life choices.

 

[Mbruno]

I completely and fully understand if Ingrid on the verge of a nervous breakdown !

Who wouldn’t be in her shoes ?

She’s a 22 years old student under a mental pressure so big that many would call it inhumane and impossible… She’s not a pre-programmed robot as some seems to belive…..

I hope someone is there for her and helps her to see someone she can talk to ! A psychiatrist if needed…. Because the ongoing things with her family is out of her control and won’t go away….

An ”H.R.H.” and a ”Royal Princess” can’t just phone whoever they find on google and make an appointment as easy as the rest of us can so i hope someone is there for her and helps her…

That is why being far away in Australia is probably the best for her right now. When do classes start in Australia? I would imagine in March, after the summer vacations probably?

 

[LadyFinn]

TV 2's royal expert Ole Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen believes it is unfortunate that IA is taking the stand on social media.
– She can't start acting like an influencer and throwing out criticism against the press via social media.
He points out that an account with 800 followers can hardly be considered completely private.
– Then she obviously hasn't been good enough to decide who gets to follow. This does not make it any easier for the communications staff at the Palace, to put it mildly, he says.
When asked what IA should have done instead, he answers briefly.
– Not posted. If she wanted to say this in any public way, it should have been done through the communications staff.
Nettavisen's royal expert Tove Taalesen is more understanding.

Kongehusekspert om Ingrid Alexandra-utspill: – Hun kan ikke opptre som en influenser

Kongehusekspert sier presset på kongefamilien er massivt, men advarer mot å ta oppgjøret i sosiale medier.

www.nettavisen.no

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Dear oh dear… As reckless and ill-judged as her parents. So she won’t be the saviour of the Norwegian monarchy some have hoped…

She has likely inherited the tempestuous emotional personality of her mother Mette Marit, who is, as King Harald confirms, "ruled by emotion and not logic".

This is ok in an average person. In an Heir Apparent, it's like a ship headed for an iceberg.

It must be sheer torment to see a beloved mother and brother going through what IA's family members are. But her outburst, if verified, confirms my dreaded suspicion that her parents have not taken charge of her training as responsibly as they should have.

This young woman MUST talk to someone...ideally a professional therapist. But also her grandparents or even her Royal colleagues the Duchess of Brabant or the Princess of Asturias.

And for God's sake I-A, stay OFF of social media for awhile.

 

[Granada]

It seems that Haakon, Mette, Marius and Martha Louise all operate under ( to me ) " I will do as I please"....responsibility and consequences don't factor in their decisions or actions.
Hopefully THIS characteristic passes Ingrid Alexandra by.

I still think it was a bad move for her to have been at the Hospital with her Parents the day after Marius was re arrested.... yet again. Yes, She is supporting her miscreant Brother, but did she have to do so soon ?
Marius re arrested. International coverage with his Trial starting Tuesday. Her Mother now making International headlines as a sordid close *Friend* of depraved Epstein.
Poor Ingrid Alexandra. That's a lot of Scandal for her to process.

Haakon and Mette should have protected her and told her, NO... we will go to The Hospital.
You, KEEP your distance from this. Sverre wasn't there either, interestingly

 

[Mbruno]

It seems that Haakon, Mette, Marius and Martha Louise all operate under ( to me ) " I will do as I please"....responsibility and consequences don't factor in their decisions or actions.
Hopefully THIS characteristic passes Ingrid Alexandra by.

I still think it was a bad move for her to have been at the Hospital the day after Marius was re arrested.... yet again. Yes, She is supporting her miscreant Brother, but did she have to do so so soon ?
Marius Re arrested. International coverage with his Trial starting Tuesday. Her Mother now making International headlines as a sordid close *Friend* of depraved Epstein.
Poor Ingrid Alexandra. That's a lot of Scandal for her to process.

Haakon and Mette should have protected her and told her, NO... we will go to The Hospital.
You, KEEP your distance from this. Sverre wasn't there either, interestingly

I have a superficial impression that Magnus is not as close to Marius as Ingrid is, but I may be wrong.

I don't know either how Magnus being a boy and Ingrid a girl factors in their relatiomship with Marius. Maybe Magnus had a less idealized image of Marius and his "coolness"?

 

[Granada]

I have a superficial impression that Magnus is not as close to Marius as Ingrid is, but I may be wrong.

I don't know either how Magnus being a boy and Ingrid a girl factors in their relatiomship with Marius. Maybe Magnus had a less idealized image of Marius and his "coolness"?

Interesting perspective, the cynic in me would think that Marius put the effort into cultivating Ingrid Alexandra as She was the Prize .....shall we say, as the Heir.
To me, both Mette and Marius seem very, very manipulating People.

 

[Blog Real]

I think it's high time the Royal Household made a statement on all these issues.

 

[taogg]

I think it's high time the Royal Household made a statement on all these issues.

I really hope they get a proper PR team. Don’t try to fix one problem by creating an even bigger one.

 

[BriarRose]

I believe that King Felipe is one of her godfathers.

If there’s is one monarchy that can offer the best advice as to how to handle the mental and emotional side of press intrusion and scandals, it is Felipe, Letizia and Leonor. I hope they reach out to IA.

I don’t like what she said, but I recognize it as a cry for help, not an insight into her future as Queen. And I don’t trust her parents to provide her the support she needs right now.

 

[Mbruno]

I believe that King Felipe is one of her godfathers.

If theirs is one monarchy that can offer the best advice as to how to handle the mental and emotional side of press intrusion and scandals, it is Felipe, Letizia and Leonor. I hope they reach out to IA.

I don’t like what she said, but I recognize it as a cry for help, not an insight into her future as Queen. And I don’t trust her parents to provide her the support she needs right now.

I think Ingrid is close to Christian of Denmark, but Christian (I apologize in advance to his fans and the Danish royalists here) still strikes me as very boyish (no criticism intended, I just don't see him as a mature adult yet). Besides, his life in Denmark is very sheltered, so he has never faced anything like the turmoil Ingrid is going through. Bottom line: he wouldn't be of much help.

Maybe Ingrid could seek advice from a really mature royal with plenty of life experience, who also had her share of traumas in the past (including traumas with the press and surrounding her marriage). I am thinking of Crown Princess Victoria here.

King Felipe is her godfather, but he doesn't seem close to the Norwegian RF in my opinion. Felipe is also very much constrained, politically speaking, in everything he does and the Norwegian RF is, let's face it, pretty toxic right now. As for Letizia, again I am sorry, but she doesn't come across to me as an empathetic person at all.

 

[taogg]

I believe that King Felipe is one of her godfathers.

If there’s is one monarchy that can offer the best advice as to how to handle the mental and emotional side of press intrusion and scandals, it is Felipe, Letizia and Leonor. I hope they reach out to IA.

I don’t like what she said, but I recognize it as a cry for help, not an insight into her future as Queen. And I don’t trust her parents to provide her the support she needs right now.

Agree. Felipe, Letizia, Leonor, and Sofia went through all the chaos caused by King Juan Carlos and Infanta Cristina. They’ve been in those shoes, so they should be able to understand what IA is going through and give her the support she needs.

 

[Izzie]

If any young royals are sheltered and could hardly offer any advice to IA is Leonor and Sofia. Those 2 girls are incredibly sheltered, and I don't think they could offer any type of advice to IA at this point. All their public appearances are carefully managed.

 

[llj]

"This text probably wouldn't pass the 'VG test'. It would have been dissected and used against me. It's not about any specific issue, nor about Marius, nor about mother, father, or Magnus. It's about personal attacks. This can happen to anyone. But, often, it happens to us. I decided to publish this here because I'm going crazy. When will it end? It's important not to make claims for which you have no basis.", she wrote to her nearly 800 followers.

"It's about personal attacks... often, it happens to us." What on earth could she be talking about? Her mother had an oddly close relationship with a well-known pedophile and her brother is accused of all sorts of crimes and may have a substance abuse issue! Those aren't personal attacks, those are the facts!

 

[Moran]

I doubt any other young royal could put themselves in Ingrid's shoes. Their problems have all been different from hers. Her problem doesn't stem from the hounding from the press, it's that the press wouldn't have hounded her if the things written about her mother and brother, members of her immediate family, weren't true. That's the reason her post is a bad look. Nothing else.

 

[Mbruno]

If any young royals are sheltered and could hardly offer any advice to IA is Leonor and Sofia. Those 2 girls are incredibly sheltered, and I don't think they could offer any type of advice to IA at this point. All their public appearances are carefully managed.

Besides, I am nort sure if Leonor and Sofia have even met IA at any point of their lives. Christian, Amalia, and, more distantly, Elisabeth, who is her third cousin (?), seem to be the royals in her age group she has contact with.

 

[Blog Real]

Perhaps Ingrid Alexandra is in contact with Princess Victoria of Sweden. She also seems to be close to Catherine Amalia and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium. Supposedly, the three of them had a WhatsApp group. Perhaps Elisabeth and Catherine Amalia could give Ingrid Alexandra some advice.

 

[Muhler]

Well, it's understandable that she lashes out at the press in frustration because she feels powerless to otherwise help her brother. And it pains her to lean about the pressure he is under in the courtroom.
I think she very much express what her parents feel as well.

It is an extremely unwise statement to make and she ought to know by now that everything a royal says and writes is both interesting and in this case controversial.
It leaves the impression that her (and her immediate) family's sympathy is decidedly behind Marius.

She has never hidden the fact that she loves Marius deeply and that he in many ways is an ideal older brother to her, so it must be painful for her. But showing her pain is a luxury she cannot afford as the future heir.

A most unpleasant thought is going through my mind: What if I was wrong about suspecting Magnus for being an idler?
What is he is the sensible one?
What is if he is the one who has seen through Marius and who is not impressed with Marius nor buy the explanations from Marius?
What if Magnus is "on the run" from his family, first to Trondheim, then to Milan, because he could see the upcoming train-wreck?

I begin to suspect that the whole NRF are directed mostly by their emotions, and very little by common sense and they don't listen to advise.

Ingrid has a lot of credit, this outburst won't harm her - if she doesn't make a habit of it...

Ingrid needs to learn the distinction between social media followers and friends. Real friends wouldn't have made this outburst public. I see nothing wrong with her feeling this way. And I realize that for someone who grew up with social media, it's even harder to make the distinction. But she absolutely must. The problem isn't that she feels hounded, the problem is that she lashed out in a space she felt was safe, likely populated by admirers who praised everything she did. But they aren't friends, as the very fact this post made it to the media shows.

Indeed, 800 followers. She might just as well have shouted it out from the balcony of the palace.

 

[Moran]

Indeed, 800 followers. She might just as well have shouted it out from the balcony of the palace.

In a way, I think that's a result of the LACK of press hounding. If she had been forced to protect her privacy, instead of implicitly accepting it was given, I figure she would have been more careful layering her trust - closest friends, friends, acquaintances and THEN her followers.

 

[taogg]

I doubt any other young royal could put themselves in Ingrid's shoes. Their problems have all been different from hers. Her problem doesn't stem from the hounding from the press, it's that the press wouldn't have hounded her if the things written about her mother and brother, members of her immediate family, weren't true. That's the reason her post is a bad look. Nothing else.

I think there are two things here.

a, IA is under tremendous pressure with all the recent chaos, and she definitely needs emotional support. I believe Leonor and Sofia, who unfortunately went through similar situations themselves, could understand what she’s going through.


b, I agree with you regarding her social media.

 

[Muhler]

In a way, I think that's a result of the LACK of press hounding. If she had been forced to protect her privacy, instead of implicitly accepting it was given, I figure she would have been more careful layering her trust - closest friends, friends, acquaintances and THEN her followers.

Totally agree.
The NRF have until now been extremely privileged and hardly faced any criticism. And they must at times have thought that they could walk on water and everything would blow over.
They certainly haven't learned from the criticism King Harald eventually started to get in connection with ML and her Durek.
Nor do they seem to heave learned anything from the past sis months in regards to Marius.
Now the whole thing has blown up big time and they are totally unprepared.

You can't advise people who won't listen. And I suspect that to be very much the case here.