June 24, 2025, 2:43 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is second in line to the throne, directly after her father, Crown Prince Haakon, and serves as an important representative of the royal family. Recently, she attended a significant dinner with Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, where she unfortunately experienced a fashion faux pas.
Even though it will be some time before Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway eventually ascends the throne, she is present at important events as a representative of the Norwegian royal family. After all, she will one day be the first reigning queen of Norway in over 600 years. On Monday, a gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway Makes a Faux Pas
Alongside the French guests and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, the Norwegian King Harald, Queen Sonja, Princess Astrid, as well as Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Mette-Marit, were also present at the dinner. For the 21-year-old Ingrid Alexandra, it was a special evening, as it was not only her second state visit but also the first time she met the Macrons in person. Everyone donned their finest attire, and it was during this event that Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway made a fashion faux pas.
She chose a floor-length red dress made of shiny satin in an A-line cut, with an exciting off-shoulder neckline. She also wore the obligatory sash that royals typically wear at official events. However, it mistakenly touched her bare skin—a no-go in the royal world.
Sashes Must Not Touch Bare Skin
Sashes have a long tradition, having been used in royal households since the 16th century and adorned with crests and important orders. They remain a part of official occasions to this day.
Important when wearing: A sash must not touch bare skin. After all, it is not just any accessory but is worn for representative reasons.
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Not Ingrid Alexandra’s First Sash Faux Pas
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway handled the state visit of Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron with aplomb, and the minor fashion faux pas can certainly be overlooked.
However, for Ingrid Alexandra, it was not her first sash faux pas. She made the same mistake two years ago at the 18th birthday of Prince Christian of Denmark. For his coming of age, he threw a royal bash with a grand celebration and after-party featuring a performance by Danish rapper Benjamin Hav. Nearly the entire lineup of young European royals was invited, such as Princess Estelle of Sweden, Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, and Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium. At the official birthday banquet, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway appeared in a light blue one-shoulder dress—including a sash on bare skin.