Norwegian Prince Begins University Studies in Lisbon
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started his bachelor's degree in Business Management at Forward College, a European institution also attended by Spain's Infanta Sofia.
Norway's Prince Sverre Magnus, 20, has commenced his university education at Forward College in Lisbon, Portugal, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Management. His enrollment follows a delay caused by the recent death of his great-aunt, Princess Astrid.
Prince Sverre Magnus expressed his anticipation for living in Lisbon, noting that the campus environment feels "very relaxed." He commented that his royal status is "not that strange" given that Spain's Infanta Sofia is also a student at the institution. He recalled that "Princess Sofia from Spain" had attended the college previously, contributing to a comfortable atmosphere.
The Norwegian royal house confirmed his enrollment in August, prior to the recent period of mourning for the royal family.
The degree program's first year is based in Lisbon, with subsequent studies planned for Paris and Berlin. The curriculum includes introductory economics, statistics, and accounting. Forward College offers student-run clubs catering to various interests, such as surfing, reading, and photography, which may appeal to Prince Sverre Magnus, who established his own film production company last year.
Infanta Sofia, who is one year ahead of Prince Sverre Magnus, is preparing for her second year of a degree in political science and international relations in Paris. The two young royals are attending the same elite European college, with annual tuition fees amounting to €20,885.
Prince Sverre Magnus will be residing in the university's residence halls in Benfica. Reports from fellow students describe the accommodations as adequate and simple, though lacking air conditioning. The private single rooms, measuring between 13 and 20 square meters, cost up to approximately £792 per month and include private bathrooms. Campus amenities include a gym, media room, and on-site laundry facilities.
This new chapter for the prince comes after a difficult period for his family, marked by the recent deaths of King Harald V and Princess Astrid. King Harald V died at the age of 89 after more than 35 years on the throne. His older sister, Princess Astrid, passed away on September 9 at age 94, just two days after the late monarch's funeral. King Harald V was being treated for haemolytic anaemia. He is succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon VIII.