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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.
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. A Norwegian commoner and single mother with a disadvantaged past ...
Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (26/05/2006) [29] Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (02/06/2006) [30] Princess Astrid of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (12/04/1982) [26]
The Norwegian monarch is the head of state of Norway, which is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system.The Norwegian monarchy can trace its line back to the reign of Harald Fairhair and the previous petty kingdoms which were united to form Norway; it has been in unions with both Sweden and Denmark for long periods.
Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, daughter of Queen Dina of Jordan, half-sister of Abdullah II of Jordan: Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (4.4.2000) [citation needed] Sayyid Mohammed Al-Saleh , Princess Alia's 2nd husband: Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (4.4.2000) [ citation needed ]
Traditionally the Norwegian kings had been elected by the several things held around the country. This practise often led to there being several kings at the same time. After the civil wars in the 12th century, Erling Skakke introduced a new law that there would be only one king, and that the oldest surviving son of the previous king should inherit the t
Crown Prince Haakon was a member of the Young Global Leaders network from 2005 until 2010. From 2010 until 2017, the Crown Prince served as a member of the Young Global Leaders Foundation Board. [25] Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit established The Crown Prince and Crown Princess's Foundation. [25]
In Norway there is a distinction between the Royal House and the Royal Family. The Royal House includes only the King, Queen, those directly in line to the throne and their spouses. Members of the Royal House hold the style of either Majesty (HM) or Royal Highness (HRH) and their birthday is an official flag flying day.