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1 day ago · Vidkun Abraham Lauritz Jonssøn Quisling ( / ˈkwɪzlɪŋ /, Norwegian: [ˈvɪ̂dkʉn ˈkvɪ̂slɪŋ] ⓘ; 18 July 1887 – 24 October 1945) was a Norwegian military officer, politician and Nazi collaborator who nominally headed the government of Norway during the country's occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II .
The fact that he was married to a British princess, who was the daughter of King Edward II (and grand daughter of Queen Victoria) was a big reason why Prince Carl (Haakon VII) was offered the Norwegian throne. the fact that he had an heir was also important.
May 5, 2024 · In Norway after 1905, the tiara was often used when Maud and her husband, now King Haakon VII, hosted balls, state visits and large dinners. It was a regular sight on the Queen’s head.
May 17, 2024 · King Haakon VII returns to Norway in 1945 after 5 years in exile during WWII After spending five years in exile during World War II, King Haakon VII returned to Norway in 1945. His return marked a significant moment for the Norwegian people as they welcomed their king back home.
1 day ago · Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus; born 30 April 1946) is King of Sweden. Carl Gustaf was born during the reign of his paternal great-grandfather, King Gustaf V. He is the youngest child and only son of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. His father died in January 1947 in an ...
May 9, 2024 · King Haakon was well aware of his ancestral connection to his Gascon great-great-grandfather, and he wore King Karl Johan’s 1818 coronation regalia and his Leipzig sword at his own coronation in 1906 in recognition of his royal ancestor’s illustrious legacy as an enlightened monarch, who in the end, truly sought the happiness of his subjects.
May 14, 2024 · A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace this evening. King Harald and Queen Sonja are hosting the dinner in honour of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark. Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princes Astrid, Mrs Ferner also attend the dinner. King Harald and Queen Mary at the evening's gala dinner. Photo: Heiko Junge, NTB
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