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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.
Jørgen Gomnæs, the Royal Court via Getty Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway pose for an official photograph from the Royal Court on Jan. 15, 2016 in Oslo, Norway
The restoration was finalized in 2007 and has been frequently used by the royal family ever since. [27] The Royal Lodge or Kongsseteren is located in Holmenkollen, and used by the Royal Family as a residence for Christmas and Holmenkollen Ski Festival each year. Oscarshall palace, a maison de plaisance, also situated in Oslo, but seldom used.
Harald V (Norwegian: Harald den femte, Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhɑ̂rːɑɫ dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; [2] born 21 February 1937) is King of Norway since 1991.. A member of the House of Glücksburg, Harald was the third child and only son of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's sick leave has been extended for another week. The Royal Court told PEOPLE on Oct. 23 that the princess' was "on sick leave, initially for a week" due to the ...
The Norwegian royal family currently resides at The Royal Palace in Oslo. The residence was originally built in the early 19th century for King Charles III John. As of today, it consists of 173 ...
In political and sociocultural studies, monarchies are normally associated with hereditary rule; most monarchs, in both historical and contemporary contexts, have been born and raised within a royal family. [6] [8] Succession has been defined using a variety of distinct formulae, such as proximity of blood, primogeniture, and agnatic seniority.
The king, Queen Sonja, heir to the throne Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will all attend, the royal family says. They will be joined by reality stars, media influencers and TV ...