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The Norwegian monarchy traces its history and origin back to the unification and founding of Norway, as well as Norway's first king, Harald I of the Fairhair dynasty.With the introduction of the Norwegian Law of Succession in 1163, the legal framework established that only one monarch and one royal family was, through succession, allowed to rule.
The royal family of Norway will soon be the latest to have their real life stories depicted onscreen. King Harald, 87, and Queen Sonja, also 87, have been married since 1968 — 57 years! — and ...
Prior to and in the early phase of the Viking Age Norway was divided into several smaller kingdoms.These are thought to have followed the same tradition as other Germanic monarchies of the time: the king was usually elected by the high-ranking farmers of the area and served mainly as a judge at popular assemblies, as a priest on the occasion of sacrifices, and as a military leader in time of war.
Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway (born Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, pronounced [ˌmɛtːəˈmɑ̀ːrɪt ˈçɛ̀sːəm ˈhœ̀ʏbʏ], on 19 August 1973) is a member of the Norwegian royal family. She is married to Crown Prince Haakon , the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne .
The royal family of Norway is the latest to unveil their Christmas wishes, but speculation has sparked around why Crown Princess Mette-Marit's sons aren't in the picture.. On Dec. 22, the Royal ...
Several royal dynasties have possessed the Throne of the Kingdom of Norway: the more prominent include the Fairhair dynasty (872–970), the House of Sverre (1184–1319), the House of Oldenburg (1450–1481, 1483–1533, 1537–1818, and from 1905),including branches Holstein-Gottorp (1814–1818) and Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg ...
Following the consecration, the King and Queen conducted a 10-day tour of Southern Norway. In 1992, the entire royal family conducted a 22-day tour of Norway's four northernmost counties. [3] The Queen accompanies the King on official state visits abroad. She acts as the hostess when foreign heads of state officially visit Norway. [3]
Nigeria's Princess Keisha went to the wedding of Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett in Norway. The celebrations had exacting dress codes, including "sexy cool" for one event.