The Glücksburg (Norway) Family
The Norwegian branch of the House of Glücksburg has reigned since Norway's independence in 1905. King Harald V has been a unifying national figure, and Crown Prince Haakon represents the modernization of the monarchy.
King of Norway · b. 1937
King of Norway since 1991, he broke royal tradition by marrying a commoner, Sonja Haraldsen. An accomplished sailor, he has competed in three Olympic Games and remains deeply popular as a symbol of Norwegian unity.
Notable Works
- King of Norway since 1991
- Competed in three Olympic Games in sailing
- First Norwegian prince to marry a commoner
- Champion of inclusivity and national unity
Crown Prince of Norway · b. 1973
Heir to the Norwegian throne, he married Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, a single mother, in a move that initially caused controversy but ultimat…
Notable Works
- Crown Prince of Norway and heir to the throne
- UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
- Champion of social entrepreneurship
Princess of Norway · b. 1971
Eldest child of King Harald V, she relinquished her royal duties in 2022 upon her marriage to American shaman Durek Verrett. A trained physi…
Notable Works
- Relinquished royal duties in 2022
- Trained physiotherapist
- Author of several books