King Olav (1903 - 1991) - Page 2

Mandy · #21 06-20-2003, 12:27 AM

Oslo, March 21, 1929. Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha married in Oslo.
PHOTO: SCANPIX from www.aftenposten.no

Mandy · #22 06-20-2003, 12:29 AM

Oslo, 1930. The royal family gathered in the palace's Bird Room. King Haakon, Queen Maud, Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha.
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Mandy · #23 06-20-2003, 12:31 AM

The royal family. Crown Prince Olav, Crown Princess Martha, Prince Harald, Princess Astrid (left) and Princess Ragnhild at Skaugum in August 1939.
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Mandy · #24 06-20-2003, 12:33 AM

London, November 1, 1932. Crown Prince Olav during a visit to London.
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Mandy · #25 06-20-2003, 12:35 AM

London, summer 1942. Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha outside the royal home in London during WWII. The royal family spent the war in exile.
PHOTO: SCANPIX from www.aftenposten.no

Mandy · #26 06-20-2003, 12:36 AM

In exile in the USA. The Crown Prince family with children; from left, Princess Ragnhild, Prince Harald and Princess Astrid at home in Pook's Hill, a Washington suburb.
PHOTO: SCANPIX from www.aftenposten.no

Mandy · #27 06-26-2003, 12:07 AM

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. 29/08-1968: Wedding of Crown Prince Harald and Crown Princess Sonja. King Olav and Crown Princess Sonja on Karl Johan street on their way to the church. Foto: Tor Gulliksrud/Dagbladet/ All Over Press Norway.

Mandy · #28 06-26-2003, 12:09 AM

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 18.1.1991 : Candles and pictures in the snow outside the castle after the death of King Olav. Foto: Arne V. Hoem/Dagbladet / ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

Mandy · #29 06-26-2003, 12:11 AM

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 Procession on Karl Johans street Foto: Ole C. H. Thomassen/Dagbladet / ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

Mandy · #30 06-26-2003, 12:13 AM

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. Akershus fort. Foto: Åsgeir Valldal/Dagbladet / ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

Mandy · #31 06-26-2003, 12:15 AM

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 · #32 06-26-2003, 12:16 AM

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 · #33 06-26-2003, 12:18 AM

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 · #34 06-26-2003, 12:20 AM

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. Photo:odd Wentzel/Dagbladet/ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

Mandy · #35 06-26-2003, 12:23 AM

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 Foto:odd Wentzel/Dagbladet/ALL OVER PRESS Norway.

Mandy · #36 06-27-2003, 12:22 AM

Crown Prince Olav & Crown Princess Märtha

Mandy · #37 06-27-2003, 12:26 AM

Crown Prince Olav & Crown Princess Märtha Wedding

Mandy · #38 06-27-2003, 12:32 AM

Crown Prince Olav & Crown Princess Märtha Wedding

Mandy · #39 06-27-2003, 12:38 AM

Märtha & Olav

Alexandra · #40 06-27-2003, 04:52 AM

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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?