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Norwegian royal family
NameNorwegian royal family
CaptionThe Royal Palace in Oslo.
CountryNorway
Parent houseHouse of Glücksburg
TitlesKing, Crown Prince, Prince, Princess
Founded1905 (modern monarchy)
FounderKing Haakon VII
Current headKing Harald V

Norwegian royal family. The royal family of Norway is the House of Glücksburg, which ascended to the throne following the dissolution of the Union between Sweden and Norway in 1905. The current monarch is King Harald V, who succeeded his father, King Olav V, in 1991. The family resides primarily at the Royal Palace in Oslo and plays a central constitutional and ceremonial role in Norwegian society.

History

The modern monarchy was established in 1905 when Norway became fully independent and invited Prince Carl of Denmark to become king, taking the name Haakon VII. His reign, beginning in a period of national consolidation, saw Norway through the trials of World War II and the Norwegian resistance movement. He was succeeded by his son, Olav V, whose popular reign earned him the nickname "Folkekongen" (The People's King). The current monarch, Harald V, is the first king born in Norway since Olav IV in the 14th century. Key historical events involving the dynasty include the 1940 exile to London during the Norwegian Campaign, their symbolic role during the Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, and the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics.

Current members

The core members of the royal family are King Harald V and Queen Sonja, who married in 1968. Their children are Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent, and Princess Märtha Louise. The Crown Prince is married to Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and their children are Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Princess Märtha Louise has three daughters from her previous marriage to Ari Behn: Maud Angelica, Leah Isadora, and Emma Tallulah. Other working members include the King's sister, Princess Astrid.

Line of succession

The line of succession follows absolute primogeniture, established in 1990, meaning the eldest child inherits regardless of gender. The current line is: 1. Crown Prince Haakon, 2. Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 3. Prince Sverre Magnus, 4. Princess Märtha Louise. The succession is regulated by the Constitution of Norway and the 1814 Act of Succession, and descendants must be raised in the Church of Norway.

Residences and royal properties

The primary official residence is the Royal Palace in Oslo, built during the reign of King Charles III John. The royal family's private residence is the Skaugum Estate in Asker, the official home of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Other significant properties include the Royal Lodge in Bygdøy, the summer residence Mågerø near Tønsberg, and the historic Oscarshall palace. The Stiftsgården in Trondheim serves as the royal residence during events related to the Nidaros Cathedral.

Royal duties and public role

The monarch's duties are largely ceremonial and representative as outlined in the Constitution of Norway, including formal roles in the Council of State and the opening of the Storting. The King is the formal head of the Church of Norway and the Norwegian Armed Forces. The family undertakes extensive domestic and international travel, state visits, and patronage of numerous organizations like the Norwegian Red Cross and the King Harald V's Gold Medal. They are prominent figures at national events such as 17 May celebrations and the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo.

Finances and funding

The royal family is funded through three primary allocations from the Storting: the appanage (civil list), the court allocations, and the grants for royal residences. These funds cover official activities, staff salaries at the Royal Court, and property maintenance. The appanage is tax-exempt, but since 1993, the King and Crown Prince have voluntarily paid taxes on their personal income. The properties Skaugum Estate and Mågerø are privately owned by the royal family, while the Royal Palace and other official residences are state-owned.

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