The Crown Regalia
The King’s Crown and other royal symbols are on display in the Archbishop’s Palace close to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.
The Norwegian Crown Regalia
The Norwegian Crown Regalia consist of the King’s Crown, Orb and Sceptre, the Sword of State, the Queen’s Crown, Orb and Sceptre, the Crown Prince’s Coronet, the Anointment Horn, and the Royal Standards from 1818 and 1906.
Most of the regalia were acquired by Carl 14 Johan when he was to be crowned as in Nidaros Cathedral in 1818.
See the Crown Regalia
The King’s Crown and the other coronation objects that represent the royal regalia of Norway are on display in the vaulted rooms of the west wing of the Archbishop’s Palace.
Foto: Guri Dahl
The King's Regalia
The King's Crown was commissioned by Carl Johan for his own coronation in 1818. It is made of 20-carat gold and is encrusted with jewels and pearls. It has been used in four coronations and two consecration ceremonies.
The Queen’s Regalia
The Queen’s Crown, orb and sceptre were made in Stockholm in 1830. They were created for Queen Desideria, the wife of King Carl XIV Johan, but her coronation in Norway never took place.
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.
Norway is the only country in the world with a monarchy elected by popular vote.
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 Norwegian Crown Regalia Exhibition at the Archbishop’s Palace in Trondheim is open to the public year-round. Tickets can be purchased online or at the exhibition.