Australian court bans man from contacting Norwegian princess studying in Sydney
An Australian court has issued a two-year ban against a 63-year-old man from contacting Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexander while she studies in Sydney. The man, David James Cook, was prohibited from entering the university campus or reaching out to the princess and her family. The order was prompted by Cook's attempt to send a friendship card to the royal, which he claims was not intended to upset her.
- ▪David James Cook has been banned from contacting Princess Ingrid Alexander for two years.
- ▪The court issued an Apprehended Violence Order to prevent Cook from entering the university campus or contacting the royal family.
- ▪Cook was charged with assaulting a news photographer after his court appearance.
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- ▪ Man slapped with AVO to protect Norwegian princess — The Sydney Morning Herald
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:27:36 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAustralian court bans man from contacting Norwegian princess studying in SydneyA court in Australia has banned a 63-year-old man from contacting Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexander or her family for two years as she studies at university in SydneyByROD MCGUIRK Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 8:24 AM0:59MELBOURNE, Australia -- A 63-year-old man was banned on Wednesday from contacting Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexander or her family for two years as she studies at a university in Australia.David James Cook appeared in court where he was issued with a two-year Apprehended Violence Order that prevents him…
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