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 castle balcony, or greeting gold medal winners at sporting events. The king plays an important role in the country, although many people are also against the monarchy. How did Norway become a monarchy?
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 important battle in Hafrsfjord, just outside Stavanger, in 872. This led to him being able to crown himself king of Norway.
Harald Hårfagre i slaget ved Hafrsfjord. Maleri av Ole Peter Hansen Balling fra 1870
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