When it comes to future European monarchs, the future is female—and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is one of the young women leading the way. The 21-year-old daughter of the country's future king, Crown Prince Haakon, and his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to inherit the throne one day. While there have been several female monarchs in recent history—like Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, or Queen Margrethe of Denmark, who recently abdicated the throne to her son King Frederik—it turns out Norway is a different story.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra will become the first reigning queen of Norway in 600 years if she takes over the throne from her father as planned. Queen Margaret I was the first—and last—queen regnant of the country, ruling from 1388 to 1412, and also served as queen of Denmark and Sweden.
