Yes, we love the king of Norway

Most people in Norway are happy with the monarchy and our king. We can’t imagine a 17th of May (the Norwegian national day) without the king waving from the balcony of the castle or greeting gold medal winners at sporting events. The king has a strong position in the country, although many people are also against the monarchy. How did Norway become a monarchy?

Offisielt portrett av Hans Majestet Kong Harald i uniform

Norway united as one kingdom

Norway has been a monarchy for over a thousand years. The first king, Harald Fairhair, united Norway into one kingdom. According to Snorri Sturluson's royal’ sagas, he won the decisive battle in Hafrsfjord, just outside Stavanger, in 872. This led to him being able to proclaim himself king of Norway.

Harald Hårfagre i slaget ved Hafrsfjord. Maleri av Ole Peter Hansen Balling fra 1870
Harald Hårfagre i slaget ved Hafrsfjord. Maleri av Ole Peter Hansen Balling fra 1870

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