A 63-year-old man has been issued with an apprehended personal violence order (AVO) after a letter was allegedly sent to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway at the University of Sydney. Security staff at St Andrew's College in Camperdown intercepted the 'suspicious' letter addressed to the 22-year-old princess, who is currently residing on campus.
Police Investigation
New South Wales Police attended the university residence last week to investigate the incident, as reported by the Sunday Telegraph. A police spokesperson confirmed: 'NSW Police issued a 63-year-old Glebe man with an apprehended personal violence order following inquiries by officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command. No charges have been laid in relation to this incident.' The contents of the letter remain unknown, and it is believed the princess may not have seen it personally.
Uncertain Future
Following the alleged incident, Princess Ingrid Alexandra's future at the university and in Australia is now considered uncertain. She moved to Australia to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree, focusing on international relations and political economy. She pays $45,000 annually to reside at St Andrew's College.
Family Challenges
The incident coincides with difficult times for the Norwegian royal family. The princess's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is 'gravely ill' with pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition. Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, cut short an official visit to Japan to be by her side after her condition worsened. Additionally, Queen Sonja, 88, was diagnosed with heart failure last week.
Before arriving in Australia last August, Princess Ingrid Alexandra expressed excitement about her studies. In an Instagram post, she wrote: '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 that I will learn a lot.'
Public Appearances
Despite focusing on her studies, the princess has made several public appearances. Most recently, on May 17, she celebrated Norway's Constitution Day at Harmony Park in Surry Hills alongside NSW Governor Margaret Beazley. A record number of Norwegian-Australians and Norwegian nationals attended the event, which was organised by the Norwegian Australian Chamber of Commerce. In December, she also visited Taronga Zoo to learn about its wildlife conservation programs.
