2029 FS Monarchy in Norway

Monarchy in Norway Norway - officially the Kingdom of Norway - adopted its own constitution in 1814. 1905, when a national referendum was held the Norwegians preferred monarchy over a republic. The throne was given to a Danish prince, Prince Carl of Denmark, who became king of a fully independent Norway. He changed his name to the more traditional name Haakon VII. He was succeeded by his only son Olav V, whose son is the current king Harald V and Haakon is Crown Prince. In a survey in 2017 it was determined that 81% of the population supports keeping the Royal Family and the constitutional monarchy.