Kingdom of Norway Year Founded: c.885 AD First Monarch: Harald Fairhair Current Monarch: Harald V Current Heir Apparent: Crown Prince Haakon The Kingdom of Norway traditionally dates its monarchy back to 885AD, after the Battle of Hafrsfjord when Harald Fairhair merged several smaller kingdoms. Since then, there have been several royal dynasties ruling over Norway. The country’s current King, Harald V, is a descendant of the House of Glücksburg, which began ruling in 1905. Norway is both a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system. Throughout Norway’s history, the country has been united with both Denmark and Sweden. In 1905, Norway dissolved its union with Sweden to become and independent nation and chose Haakon VII as its King – he was the first monarch from the House of Glücksburg. #info #EverythingsInfo
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