The Crown Regalia
The King’s Crown and other Norwegian royal symbols are on display in the Archbishop’s Palace right beside Nidaros Cathedral.
The Norwegian Crown Regalia consist of crowns, orbs and sceptres, anointment horn and sword. Most of the regalia were acquired by King Carl Johan when he was to be crowned in Nidaros Cathedral in 1818.
The Norwegian Crown Regalia is on display at the Archbishop’s Palace in Trondheim. Here, you can explore a thousand years of Norwegian royal history. The exhibition is open to the public year-round. Tickets can be purchased at nidarosdomen.no or at the entrance.
See the Crown Regalia
The King’s Crown and other coronation objects are on display in the Archbishop’s Palace.
Foto: Guri Dahl
The King's Crown was commissioned by King Carl Johan for his own coronation in 1818. It is made of 20-carat gold and is encrusted with jewels and pearls. It's been used in four coronations and two consecration ceremonies.
The Queen’s Crown, orb and sceptre were made in Stockholm in 1830. They were created for Queen Desideria, the wife of King Carl Johan, but her coronation in Norway never took place.
Foto: Foto: Lise Aserud / NTB
The Norwegian Monarchy
Norway has been a monarchy for more than 1000 years. Times have changed since King Harald Hårfagre (Harald Fairhair) began to unite the country in the 9th century, through the medieval Golden Age, the 400-year union with Denmark, the adoption of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814, and the nearly 100-year union with Sweden – until full independence was achieved again in 1905.
With the accession of King Haakon VII, a new dynasty ascended to the Norwegian throne. Following the passing of King Harald V on 28 August 2026, King Haakon VIII succeeded to the throne as the fourth monarch of this dynasty. With Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the line of succession is also secured for the next generation.
In 1990, the Constitution was amended to give a princess the same right to inherit the throne as a prince. Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is therefore next in line to the throne after her father, King Haakon VIII.
Photo: Ida Bjørvik
The Norwegian Constitution of 1814 stipulated that future coronations were to take place in Nidaros Cathedral, the burial church of Saint Olav.
Coronations and Consecrations at Nidaros Cathedral
Medieval Coronations in Nidaros Cathedral
- 1449 Karl I Knutsson Bonde
- 1450 Christian I
- 1483 Hans
Coronations in Nidaros Cathedral after 1814
- 1818 Carl XIV Johan
- 1860 Carl XV and Louise
- 1873 Oscar II and Sophie
- 1906 Haakon VII and Maud
Consecrations in Nidaros Cathedral
- 1958 Olav V
- 1991 Harald V and Sonja
The Crown Regalia
The Norwegian Crown Regalia consist of nine objects;
- The King’s Crown
- The Queen’s Crown
- The Crown Prince’s Coronet
- The Anointment Horn
- The Sword of State
- The King’s Sceptre
- The King’s Orb
- The Queen’s Sceptre
- The Queen’s Orb
Practical Information
- The Crown Regalia Exhibition is located in the west wing of the Archbishop’s Palace and spans three floors, with elevator access. The top floor hosts temporary exhibitions.
- You can purchase tickets online or at the ticket desk. A ticket gives access to both the Crown Regalia and the Archbishop's Palace Museum which is in a different part of the building complex. You can also buy a combined ticket that includes Niaros Cathedral and the two museums.
- Guided tours of the Royal Regalia are offered regularly. Check the calendar at nidarosdomen.no for tour times and available languages.
- The building includes a ticket desk, gift shop, restrooms, and lockers for storing backpacks and bags.
- The exhibition is managed and operated by Nidaros Cathedral Restoration Workshop (Nidaros Domkirkes Restaureringsarbeider).