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     • When King Haakon fell ill in 1955, the Crown Prince acted as Regent. Crown Prince Olav acceded to the Throne on 21 September 1957, when King Haakon passed away at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
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   When did Prince Olav accede to the throne?

   • Crown Prince Olav acceded to the Throne on 21 September 1957, when King Haakon passed away. He was consecrated for the performance of his royal duties in Nidaros Cathedral on 22 June 1958

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   How old was King Olav when he died?

   • King Olav succeeded his father, King Haakon VII, on 21 September 1957, and reigned as King of Norway until his death at 10:20 pm on 17 January 1991. At the time of his death at the Royal Lodge outside of Oslo, he was 87 years old and the world’s oldest monarch.

   Accession of the new monarch in 1991 - Monarchy of Norway

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   How did King Olav become a king?

   • During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death of his father in 1957. Owing to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname Folkekongen ('The People's King').

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   Is Olav a Norwegian king?

   • Olav V (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales. He became heir apparent to the Norwegian throne when his father was elected King of Norway in 1905.

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   Why did Crown Prince Olav leave Norway?

   • Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London. It was difficult for the Crown Prince to leave his country, and he offered to remain in Norway. Most of all, he wanted to fight on the front lines, but the Government strongly advised against it.

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   When did Prince Olav return to Norway?

   • On 13 May 1945 Crown Prince Olav and five government ministers returned to a liberated Norway. Cheering crowds lined the route of the procession as it wound its way from the harbour. The Crown Prince acted as Regent until King Haakon’s return on 7 June.

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3. www.royalcourt.no › artikkelKing Olav V (1903-1991) - The Royal House of Norway

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   Feb 13, 2012 · Crown Prince Olav acceded to the Throne on 21 September 1957, when King Haakon passed away at the Royal Palace in Oslo. King Olav V swore an oath of allegiance to the Constitution and adopted his father’s motto “Alt for Norge” - “We give our all for Norway”.

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   Olav V (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; [ 1 ] born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales. He became heir apparent to the Norwegian throne when his father was elected King ...

5. www.royalcourt.no › nyhetAccession of the new monarch in 1991 - The Royal House of Norway

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   Jan 16, 2016 · 16.01.2016. King Olav succeeded his father, King Haakon VII, on 21 September 1957, and reigned as King of Norway until his death at 10:20 pm on 17 January 1991. At the time of his death at the Royal Lodge outside of Oslo, he was 87 years old and the world’s oldest monarch.

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6. royalcentral.co.uk › europe › norwayThirty years ago: King Olav dies and King Harald accedes to ...

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   Jan 17, 2021 · Thirty years ago: King Olav dies and King Harald accedes to the throne. By Oskar Aanmoen. 17th January 2021. On this day, 17 January, it is exactly 30 years since King Olav V died and his son...

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   Feb 13, 2012 · Crown Prince Olav acceded to the Throne on 21 September 1957, when King Haakon passed away at the Royal Palace in Oslo. King Olav V swore an oath of allegiance to the Constitution and adopted his father’s motto “Alt for Norge” - “We give our all for Norway”.

8. www.royalcourt.no › seksjonKing Olav and Crown Princess Märtha - The Royal House of Norway

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   Crown Prince Olav acceded to the Throne on 21 September 1957, when King Haakon passed away. He was consecrated for the performance of his royal duties in Nidaros Cathedral on 22 June 1958

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Following the death of his father, he returned to Norway in 1015 with the intention of claiming the throne. Norway at the time was a fragmented collection of petty kingdoms, each ruled by local chieftains with their own allegiances and interests.