Haakon VII

King of Norway

Born: 3. august 1872
Died: 21. september 1957
Reign: 1905-1957
Married to: Queen Maud of Wales
Royal house: The Norwegian Royal House

Haakon VII was Norway's first king after the dissolution of the union in 1905. He was born as Prince Carl of Denmark and was elected Norwegian king through a referendum.

News about Haakon VII

King Harald has been laid to rest, the royal family is returning to the Palace September 9, 2026
This is how King Harald's funeral will unfold on Wednesday September 7, 2026
King Haakon took the oath before the Storting: "Everything for Norway" September 1, 2026
Queen Mette-Marit will not attend the oath ceremony in the Storting September 1, 2026
The royal family came out to the crowd unannounced: "Long live the King" August 31, 2026
King Harald's coffin moves to the Palace Chapel today August 31, 2026
King Harald's funeral will be held on Wednesday 9 September August 30, 2026
Royal family attends memorial service in Asker: around 500 stood outside August 30, 2026
King Haakon in his first address: "My dear father. Thank you for being such a good dad" August 30, 2026
King Haakon Addresses the Nation for the First Time August 29, 2026

Haakon VII

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