Thrones of Norway
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The throne of Norway are the physical representations of the monarchy of Norway. One stands in the building of the Parliament in Oslo, the political capital of Norway, where it is used in a political
King Haakon VII opening the Parliament in 1950. The Throne Chair is seen behind him. By unknown (1950)
The Throne in 1905, when King Haakon VII took the oath in the Parliament. By Anders Beer Wilse (1905)
The coronation chairs in 1906, when Haakon VII and Maud were crowned in the Nidaros Cathedral. By unknown (1906)
The unicorn throne (left) and the silver lions in 1841, by Joseph-Désiré Court (1841)
Royal Palace, Oslo
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The Royal Palace in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of the French-born Charles XIV John, who reigned as king of Norway and Sweden. The palace is the off
View of the front facade
King Haakon VII, the first monarch to permanently reside at the palace
Royal Guardsmen in front of the Royal Palace
Aerial view of the Royal Palace and the surrounding park