Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, second in line to the Norwegian throne, was photographed on Saturday walking around Sydney in casual campus attire that included rubber thongs, the Australian term for flip‑flops.
The 21‑year‑old, who arrived in Australia in July to study at the University of Sydney, was seen wearing West Hollywood Running Club track pants and a short top that revealed her midriff. She wore her hair in a ponytail, appeared makeup‑free and accessorised with gold hoop earrings and sunglasses perched atop her head.
The appearance follows other informal outings in Sydney captured in recent weeks. In August, Princess Ingrid was photographed on campus carrying two packets of Tim Tams, the popular Australian chocolate biscuit, after a local friend gifted her the snacks. She shared images taken around the university on Instagram and has posted photographs documenting her student life since arriving.
The Royal Household issued a statement before her move saying she was "looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney. It will be exciting to become a student, and I'm looking forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international politics. I'm sure I will learn a lot." Her enrollment in Sydney comes after she completed military training with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord last year.
Observers have noted moments of adjustment to daily life in Australia. In a separate incident, Princess Ingrid and a friend were briefly filmed trying to enter an Uber from the wrong side of the vehicle, a misstep attributed to familiarity with right‑hand‑drive cars at home.
Princess Ingrid's choice of everyday clothing represents a contrast with the formal gowns and tailored ensembles she wears on official royal engagements in Norway, where she is raised in the public eye as a future monarch. University life is expected to expose her to a wider range of perspectives and experiences as she pursues studies that her household said will focus on European and international politics.
Her presence in Sydney has drawn attention from both local and international media, reflecting public interest in how younger members of reigning royal families balance private life, education and public duty. The university term is under way following Freshers' Week, and her social media posts indicate she has engaged in everyday student routines while adjusting to life abroad.
Princess Ingrid remains second in line to the throne after her father. Norwegian officials have previously outlined plans for members of the royal family to carry out a mix of official duties and private pursuits, including education and military service, as part of their preparation for future roles.