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)
Coronation Chair of Denmark
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The Coronation Chair of Denmark is the chair formerly used in the coronation of the Danish monarch.
The Throne Chair today.
The silver lions in front of King Frederick V's castrum doloris in 1766. By unknown (1766?)
One of the three lions in Rosenborg Castle.
The Coronation Chair and King Frederick VI. By Wilhelm Bendz (1830)