Leah Isadora Behn

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Leah Isadora Behn (born April 8, 2005) is the second daughter of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and husband Ari Behn. She was born at the princess's summer residence Bloksbjerg at Hankø island, in the municipality of Fredrikstad.

As of 2005, Leah Isadora is the 5th in succession to the Norwegian throne, after her sister Maud Angelica.

In the week of her baptism June 16th, she made headlines around the world when it was revealed that her name Leah was inspired in part by the Star Wars character Princess Leia. Her mother Princess Märtha Louise said in an interview with Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, "I must admit that I have always been a big 'Star Wars' fan, and Princess Leia has always been the most beautiful in the whole world." Her middle name is said to come from father Ari Behn, who has a fascination with American dancer Isadora Duncan. He has also travelled several times to the Middle East where the name Leah originates.


Preceded by:
Maud Angelica Behn
Line of succession to the Norwegian Throne
Succeeded by:
(last in line)
Preceded by:
Maud Angelica Behn
Line of succession to the British throne
Succeeded by:
Princess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen

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