Friday was the big day where Norway’s heir to the throne, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, turned 18 years old. Now she has come of age and will be considered an adult member of the Norwegian royal family.
See the new photos of the princess
On Tuesday, the royal family published the first official photos of the princess on the occasion of her 18th birthday, which was just around the corner. On Friday night, three new photos of her were posted.
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Same dress as mom
In the photos, Ingrid Alexandra was wearing a long, black dress with short sleeves and glittering, long earrings.
That’s why she stands out
But for the occasion, the choice did not fall on any dress. See and Hear royal house expert Caroline Vagle can inform that it is Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s dress, which she wore at the Nobel concert in 2004 – the same year as the princess was born.
– The dress is from Lanvin, and the Crown Princess wore the same year as the princess was born. How cool is that not? The dress is actually as old as the princess, but still looks fresh and contemporary, says Vagle.
SAME DRESS: – The dress is from Lanvin, and the Crown Princess used the same year as the princess was born, says Vagle. Photo: Ida Bjørvik, The Royal Court
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RECYCLING: Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s dress was reused by her daughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the occasion of her 18th birthday. Here with Crown Prince Haakon and Nobel Prize winner Wangari Muta Maathai during the Nobel Concert in 2004. Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB
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As far as I can see, the princess has consistently used her mother’s clothes in official contexts lately, and I can do nothing but pay tribute! I think it’s so cool, and she really stands out as a good role model. Wise, reflective and wonderful!
Støre about the princess: – A pleasure
On Thursday, before the big day of government, the princess visited the three powers. In familiar style, she also appeared here in a stylish outfit wearing black suit trousers and a white blazer.
FAN OF RECYCLING: Princess Ingrid Alexandra constantly borrows clothes from her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Photo: Javad Parsa / NTB / POOL
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Vagle was later able to announce that Princess Ingrid Alexandra had gone for reuse regarding the jacket she was wearing for the occasion.
– On closer inspection, I see that the princess has also borrowed her mother’s jacket. A white Stella McCartney blazer she used during an EAT conference in Stockholm.
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– I think it’s fantastic that the princess uses her mother’s clothes instead of buying new. Reuse instead of consumption! She really is a brilliant role model, the royal house expert added.
Turns 18: This is happening now
Compared to the Duchess
After Tuesday’s photos of Ingrid Alexandra became official, among other things New My Royals shared the photos and wrote a case about the princess’ big day.
However, there were several who confused the princess with Duchess Kate (40). In the comments section of the website, everyone expressed that she is similar to the latter and thought she was the duchess’ double.
CLASSIC STYLE: The princess was dressed in a classic black suit in one of the official photos that were published on the occasion of the 18th anniversary. Photo: Ida Bjørvik / The Royal Court
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“Oops, sorry. Thought the pictures were of the Duchess of Cambridge “, was among some of what one wrote.
“I’ve been saying it for years now – Kate’s double!” followed another up with.
‘Oh, she’s a real beauty! Believe it or not, the first moment I saw the first picture I thought it was Catherine! ” wrote a third.
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