Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has received the Brigade Veterans’ Association's Badge of Honour. The Badge of Honour was presented to the Princess by the association’s president, retired Colonel Ole Kristian Karlsen, at the Rustad Officers' Mess in Bardufoss on March 27, 2025. The Brigade Veterans’ Association was formally established in 2003.
The Badge of Honour was established in 2012 to recognise individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the association, made outstanding contributions to its mission, or worked to support the veterans' cause. The Princess is currently serving as a rifleman aboard a CV90 STING vehicle. Her service in the Armed Forces is set to conclude next week.
On April 8, Princess Ingrid Alexandra will participate in the upcoming Finnish State Visit to Norway. She will join her parents and grandparents at the official welcome ceremony for President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband, Björn Skúlason, at the Palace Square before accompanying them to a luncheon at the Royal Palace.
Insigne méritée pour cette charmante princesse !
ردحذفCongratulations to this smart and beautiful young lady. I already look forward to the photos we will see from the welcome ceremony.
ردحذفShe looks good in her uniform. I don’t quite understand giving awards like this to royals who by the nature of their status are committed. Should it not go to an ordinary service member who worked along side of the princess. I don’t begrudge her receiving the award and not saying she doesn’t deserve it, just seems the accolades are not shared.
ردحذفThe Princess look great in uniform, well done and thank you for your service. How do you know this honour has not been bestowed to others?
حذفHow do you know ordinary soldiers don't get the award?You realise that because of her position it's news in royal forums.
حذفYour correct I don’t know, perhaps I worded it incorrectly to express my view point. And yes I realize she is royal therefore news.
حذفFor someone like Princess Ingrid Alexandra, receiving such a badge would likely signify her active involvement and commitment to supporting the military, reflecting her role in promoting and upholding these values. The badge of honor is more about recognizing ongoing service and dedication rather than specific combat achievements, and it’s usually a form of public recognition for the contributions made in the context of support.
حذفAt least Princess Ingrid Alexandra did the whole military training side by side with the ordinary soldiers and maybe she has not finished military service yet. In Britain the female members of the Royal Family receive military awards without doing any effort of military service at all. The only worry they have to do is put a pin on their lapel and pay an annual visit to the regiment of which they are colonel, captain, etc...
حذفNorway has a relatively young monarchy, with King Harald V ascending the throne in 1991, and a strong sense of national identity tied to its military service. Norwegian royals are expected to be more involved in public life and national service.
حذفThe British monarchy is much older, with a history going back over a thousand years, and royal traditions have evolved differently. Historically, the British royal family, especially in the 20th century, has shifted away from active military service to focus more on diplomatic, charitable, and ceremonial roles.
Norway has been a Kingdom since 872, it is one of the oldest Monarchies in Europe. The present Royal family has reigned since 1905.
حذفNorway is NOT a young monarchy. The current house/branch is young, but there has been a constant monarchy in Norway ever since 872. Being a monarchy is all we know. The Norwegian monarchy is older than the British one.
حذفNorway has indeed had a monarchy for over a thousand years, with its roots tracing back to the unification under King Harald Fairhair in 872. The current royal family, the House of Glücksburg, has been in power since 1905 when Norway became an independent kingdom after the dissolution of its union with Sweden. But the present royal family as we know it has only been in place for just over a century. The modern royal family’s role has evolved significantly, especially in the 20th and 21st centuries. Why the Norwegian monarchy remains actively involved in military service compared to other older European monarchies that may have moved away from such roles.
حذفAnon 15.14 & 22.37, why the constant comparison to the british one?
حذفNeither anon 15.14 and 22.37 were to first to bring up Britain in this conversation.
حذفReally, I don’t see any other comments above 15.14 where the brits are mentioned…
حذفSuch a naturally pretty face. It seems like her hair line is changing from wearing a severely pulled back do.
ردحذفIn uniform she ressembles CP Victoria (see last picture).
ردحذفThey are family. Ingrids great grandmother was a swedish princess after all.
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حذفI knew that. They are family of King Philippe too, his grandmother was Princess Astrid of Sweden who became Queen of the Belgians after her marriage to King Leopold III, King Philippe's grandfather.
Congratulations to this wonderful young lady and princess.
ردحذفIndeed, Ava👏
حذفRight on princess Alexandra from the King
ردحذفShe looks magnificent and will make a wonderful and skilled queen one day. She is lovely just like her mum.
ردحذفBeautiful young girl. She also looks good in uniform.
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