The Norwegian royal family in 1921
King Haakon VII, Crown Prince Olav, and Hans Reidar Holtermann in Scotland during World War II (circa 1943)
Olav inspecting Norwegian sailors in the United Kingdom
Princess Märtha of Sweden
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Princess Märtha of Sweden was Crown Princess of Norway as the wife of the future King Olav V from 1929 until her death in 1954. As Olav only became king in 1957, Märtha never became Queen of Norway. H
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…an upbringing as possible. In preparation for his future role, he attended both civilian and military schools. In 1929, he married his first cousin, Princess Märtha of Sweden. During World War II, his leadership was much appreciated, and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death…
Princess Märtha in 1929
Princess Märtha (right) with her mother and sisters
Märtha with her husband and elder daughter Princess Ragnhild
Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav