King Harald V

King Harald V was King of Norway and head of state from 17 January 1991 until 28 August 2026. Motto: “Alt for Norge" - We give our all for Norway.

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The King of Norway for 35 years

Biography

Prince Harald was born at Skaugum, on 21 February 1937. He was the son of Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha, and heir to the Norwegian throne.

Speeches

Speeches given by King Harald in English.

State visits

King Harald and Queen Sonja conducted 50 state visits abroad and hosted 57 state visits to Norway by foreign heads of state.

Patronage

Royal patronage serves to raise public awareness of an organisation or a specific event that supports a worthy cause. These were the patronages of King Harald.

Memorial speech

King Haakon VIIs memorial speech for his father, King Harald V.