The Regalia of Norway

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The Regalia

The regalia is a collective term for the Insignia of the Realm, which includes three crowns, two sceptres, two orbs, the imperial sword and the anointment horn. When Carl III Johan (Carl XIVJohan) came to the throne in 1818, it was clear he would be crowned in Nidaros cathedral in Trondheim as prescribed by the Constitution. Norway had no regalia, so the King himself ordered and paid for the essential items. The coronation of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud in 1906 was the last to be held before the Constitution´s requirement concerning crowning was abolished. However, both the King´s Crown and the Queen´s Crown were placed on the high altar during the Service of Consecration and Blessing for King Harald and Queen Sonja in 1991.The Regalia are kept in Nidaros Cathedral and are on display there at certain times.

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