Haakon VII facts for kids

Haakon VII was the King of Norway for a long time, from 1905 until he passed away in 1957. He was born as a prince in Copenhagen, Denmark. His original name was Prince Carl. His father later became King Frederick VIII of Denmark, and his mother was Louise of Sweden. Prince Carl went to the Royal Danish Naval Academy and worked in the Royal Danish Navy.

King During World Wars

King Haakon VII was the leader of Norway during two very important times: World War I and World War II.

Standing Up to Invasion

During World War II, Norway was invaded by Germany. The German forces tried to make King Haakon give up his throne. This is called "abdicating." But King Haakon bravely refused to give in. His strong decision encouraged the people of Norway to fight against the German occupation.

Return to Norway

Because of the war, King Haakon VII had to leave Norway and live in England for a while. This is called being in "exile." He returned to Norway in June 1945, after the war ended.

His Passing

King Haakon VII died on September 21, 1957. He passed away at the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Images for kids

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  Prince Carl's birthplace, Charlottenlund Palace north of Copenhagen, c. 1895.

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  Prince Carl of Denmark as a naval cadet in 1889.

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  Wedding of Princess Maud and Prince Carl at Buckingham Palace.

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  Ballots with yes and no from the 1905 Norwegian monarchy referendum.

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  A delegation from the Norwegian Parliament is received on 20 November 1905 at Amalienborg by King Christian IX of Denmark, who gives his consent to the election of his grandson Prince Carl as King of Norway. Painting by Paul Fischer.

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  King Haakon VII arrives in Norway with Crown Prince Olav on his arm and is greeted on board the ship Heimdal by Prime Minister Christian Michelsen.

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  Coronation portrait of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud, 22 June 1906.

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  King Haakon VII, Crown Prince Olav and Queen Maud, on 17 July 1913 in Norway.

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  King Haakon with other European sovereigns at the funeral of King Edward VII, photographed on 20 May 1910. Standing, from left to right: King Haakon VII of Norway, Tsar Ferdinand of the Bulgarians, King Manuel II of Portugal and the Algarves, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, King George I of the Hellenes and King Albert I of the Belgians. Seated, from left to right: King Alfonso XIII of Spain, King George V of the United Kingdom and King Frederick VIII of Denmark.

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  King Haakon VII and Crown Prince Olav seeking shelter on the outskirts of Molde during a German bombing raid on the city in April 1940.

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  King Haakon VII reading the Speech from the Throne to the Storting in 1950, Crown Prince Olav on his right side.

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  Funeral procession of King Haakon VII with King Olav V and Crown prince Harald at the front.

See also

In Spanish: Haakon VII de Noruega para niños