On April 8, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, granddaughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja, will participate in her first official visit alongside her parents, at a state dinner at the Royal Palace in honor of Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason.
For royal observers around the world, this is a golden opportunity to see the future Queen of Norway wearing a dazzling royal tiara. But which historic jewels will Ingrid Alexandra choose to shine at the event?
The most likely choice for this first appearance on a state visit would be the circular pearl tiara by Boucheron, presented by her family on the occasion of her 18th birthday. This jewel holds great sentimental value for the Glücksburg family. It once belonged to Ingrid Alexandra's great-grandmother, Princess Ingeborg, to whom her husband, Prince Carl, gave it over 120 years ago.
The princess previously wore this pearl tiara by Boucheron to a celebratory dinner for her "big day." There, she was surrounded by other young royals destined to reign, such as Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, and Princess Estelle of Sweden. Ingrid Alexandra appeared wearing the tiara in several official portraits, including a memorable photo with her parents, grandparents, and brothers.
At 21, Princess Ingrid Alexandra is set to complete her military service with the Engineer Battalion of the Northern Brigade on April 1, completing a rite of passage shared by many royal heirs. She will then soon make her official debut as the Crown Prince's eldest child.
