1363, King Haakon VI of Norway married Princess Margaret of Denmark. In the history of Europe, the marriage between royal families is beyond reproach and common. However, this marriage in Norwegian history directly led to the loss of Norway's sovereignty and independence. 1397 Margaret, who became king in Denmark, linked the three Scandinavian countries. The famous "Kalmar Union" went down in history, and Norway and Sweden became an inseparable part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Formal independence
152 1 year, Sweden regained its independence from Denmark. 18 14 year, Norway was ceded to Sweden. 1905, Sweden dissolved its federal relations with Norway. In June of the same year 165438+ 10, Norway overwhelmingly opposed the republic and supported the constitutional monarchy in the referendum.
The overall situation has been decided, but there is no suitable male heir in the Norwegian royal family. In desperation, after being rejected by Sweden, Norway turned to Denmark for help. After the referendum, Carl, a Danish prince from the Grukeburg family, ascended the throne in the name of Haken VII, becoming the first Norwegian king in five centuries.
The queen of Harken VII is Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria, the daughter of King Edward VII of England. Their son Alexander was born in England. At the age of two, he changed his name to Frederick and returned to his motherland.
Although Haken VII was a Danish prince, after he became king of Norway, he won the love and admiration of the people all over Norway with his loyalty and actions. He experienced two world wars in his life, especially in World War II, where he led the Norwegian people in an indomitable struggle against German fascism until he won the final victory. From 65438 to 0957, haakon vii died at the age of 84 and was succeeded by Crown Prince Olaf.
Prince of Norway
Crown Prince harald, son of Olav V, was born on the eve of World War II in 1937. According to the official statement, he is "the first Norwegian-born prince in 567 years". After World War II, the little prince entered Norway's oldest senior liberal arts middle school. His words and deeds are the same as those of his classmates: celebrate the National Day with them; We walked through the palace together and waved the national flag enthusiastically in front of grandpa. At the age of 2 1, Harald was sworn in before the Norwegian Constitution and became a new generation of Crown Prince. After graduating from high school, the Crown Prince attended the Military Academy. At this time, the young Crown Prince met the seamstress Suya Haralson. The crown prince invited her to the graduation dance of the military academy, which was the first time they appeared in public as lovers.
Later, harald went to Belial College of Oxford University to study economics, politics and history. During this period, Suya finished her high school graduation exam and then studied art history and language. While harald was studying in England, Suya traveled between England and France. King Olaf repeatedly discussed with ministers, and it was not until March 1968 that he agreed to the marriage. The wedding of the Crown Prince was held in Oslo Cathedral on August 29th, 1968. Olav V announced to the bride: "When you walked into the cathedral, you were Miss Suya Haralson;" When you go out, you will be a princess of Norway. "
The new king
199 1 At the beginning of the year, Olav V passed away. 65438+1October 2 1, 53-year-old harald, wearing a military uniform, took the oath in front of the parliament with a sword and became a new king. The birth of the new king also means that the position of queen, which has been vacant for decades, is finally no longer idle. Norway finally has a new queen.
King Harald and King Suya have two children: Princess Martha Louise was born on September 22nd, 197 1, and Prince Haakon Magnus is two years younger than her sister.
Crown Prince Hakan
The Norwegian Parliament has decided that the king's first child will be the future crown prince, but the new regulations are aimed at children born after 1990, not Prince Haakon Magnus. The Crown Prince is Prince Hakam Magnus.
In 200 1 year, Ha Kang Wang married his unmarried mother Mette Marit, and they had a pair of children, with the eldest daughter Princess ingrid as the second heir to the throne. Prince Weil, the eldest son, is the third in line to the throne.