King Olav (1903 - 1991)

[Mandy]

Polfoto 25-06-2003 King Olav's 100 year anniversary since his birth. 2nd of July 2003 is the anniversary of the birth of King Olav. Oslo 21.1.1991 People mourning outside the castle after the death of King Olav. Foto: Mette Møller/Dagbladet / ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

 

[Mandy]

Polfoto 25-06-2003 King Olav's 100 year anniversary since his birth. 2nd of July 2003 is the anniversary of the birth of King Olav. Oslo 30.1.1991: The funeral of King Olav. Princess Märtha Louise, Crown Princess Sonja, Crown Prince Harald and Prince Haakon. Foto: Torbjørn Berg / Dagbladet/ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

 

[Mandy]

Polfoto 25-06-2003 King Olav's 100 year anniversary since his birth. 2nd of July 2003 is the anniversary of the birth of King Olav. Oslo 30.1.1991 The funeral of King Olav. From the ceremony in Oslo Cathedral Foto: Bjørn S. Delebekk/Dagbladet / ALL OVER PRESS.

 

[Mandy]

Polfoto 25-06-2003 King Olav's 100 year anniversary since his birth. 2nd of July 2003 is the anniversary of the birth of King Olav. 11-9-75: King Olav walking with his dog Shame. Photodd Wentzel/Dagbladet/ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

 

[Mandy]

Polfoto 25-06-2003 King Olav's 100 year anniversary since his birth. 2nd of July 2003 is the anniversary of the birth of King Olav. King Olav walking with his dog 1975 Fotodd Wentzel/Dagbladet/ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

 

[Mandy]

Crown Prince Olav & Crown Princess Märtha

 

[Mandy]

Crown Prince Olav & Crown Princess Märtha Wedding

 

[Mandy]

Crown Prince Olav & Crown Princess Märtha Wedding

 

[Mandy]

Märtha & Olav

 

[Alexandra]

Originally posted by Mandy@Jun 20th, 2003 - 6:39 am
King Olav remembered

King Olav V of Norway's life will be the subject of a major exhibition at the palace. Open Palace 2003 is completely dedicated to the 100th anniversary of King Olav's birth. Olav's son King Harald officially opens the exhibition on Saturday.

The English-born Olav's cradle, christening robe and school desk will be among the objects on display at the special palace celebration, alongside toys and memorabilia from his youth in Norway.

The exhibition will also commemorate King Olav's life as a sportsman, family father and soldier and will run until August 17. The 100th anniversary of the birth of King Olav V is July 2.


(Aftenposten English Web Desk/NTB)

:flower: It is always nice to see those very old pictures.

But what do you mean by saying Olav was English-born? His mother was English, I know that, but his father was Dane. And so as far as I know, Olav was by birth a prince of Denmark. Or am I totally on false tracks?

 

[anna]

King Olav was born in UK -> the english-born - just as the Aftenposten's journalist did write it

 

[Mandy]

1905 - Crown Prince Olav
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[Mandy]

1907 - Crown Prince Olav cross country skiing.
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[Mandy]

1909 - Crown Prince Olav cross country skiing.
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[Mandy]

circa 1923 - Crown Prince Olav as a student.
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[Mandy]

1930 - Crown Prince Olav holding Princess Ragnhild.
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[Mandy]

King Haakon VII, Crown Prince Olav, Princess Ragnhild with her son Haakon Lorentzen who was born 1954.
Thanks to Rimfire (Anna) for the correct information

 

[Mandy]

July 1954 - King Olav & Harald at a ragatta in Arendal.
scanpix picture from www.vg.no

 

[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement - King Olav & Harald.
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[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement - King Olav arriving at the cathedral.
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[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement.
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[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement - Ragnhild, Harald & Astrid.
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[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement.
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[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement.
www.nrk.no

 

[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement.
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[Mandy]

June 22, 1958 - King Olav's enthronement.
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[Alexandra]

Originally posted by rimfire@Jun 28th, 2003 - 2:57 am
King Olav was born in UK -> the english-born - just as the Aftenposten's journalist did write it

Thanks for the explanation!

 

[Mandy]

Prince Harald Christening - Crown Prince Olav standing. Crown Princess Märtha sitting holding Prince Harald with Princess Ragnhild & Princess Astrid.
Scanpix picture from www.dagbladet.no

 

[Mandy]

January 1965 - King Olav with Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
Scanpix picture from www.dagbladet.no

 

[Mandy]

October 19, 1971 - Princess Märtha Louise Christening - King Olav standing. Crown Princess Sonja holding PrincessMärtha Louise & Crown Prince Harald sitting.
Scanpix picture from www.dagbladet.no