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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 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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
Louise of Sweden and Norway 1851–1926: Maud of Wales 1869–1938: Haakon VII 1872–1905–1957: Princess Ingeborg of Denmark 1878–1958: Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland 1861–1951: Olav V 1903–1957–1991: Princess Märtha of Sweden 1901–1954: Harald V 1937–1991–present: Queen Sonja of Norway 1937–present: Haakon, Crown ...
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 ...