Australian police have heightened security around Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who’s studying at the University of Sydney. They’ve also issued a restraining order around a man who’s reportedly believed to have been threatening her.
The Daily Telegraph newspaper has reported that a “suspicious” letter had been sent to the princess, the contents of which were withheld. It’s unclear whether the wording of the letter or the envelope’s contents posed a threat.
The newspaper reported that an investigation into the case resulted in the issuance of the restraining order against a man in his 60s. He’s been charged with stalking and been ordered to appear in an Australian court next week.
The letter reportedly had been stopped by the security team around the princess in Sydney. It remains unclear if the letter actually reached her or whether she handled it.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, daugher of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, moved to Sydney in July of last year to begin a three-year bachelor’s degree program that involves international politics. Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) has earlier reported that she lives in a student housing complex on campus.
NRK reported on Sunday that Norway’s police intelligence agency PST, which is responsible for security around the royal family, had been informed of the threat. A PST spokesman said “various measures” had been put in place around the princess “in cooperation with Australian authorities.” PST had no further comment, nor did the Royal Palace in Oslo.
NewsinEnglish.no staff
