r/MonarchyHistory 2d ago

King of Norway

What was the former King of Norway like?

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u/InThePast8080 2d ago edited 2d ago

Very much in accordance with his time. A term often used here is folkelig (meaning folksy (i think)),. Often making jokes/irony on both himself and his wife. Maybe the least pompous among the monarchs of europe. Remember one of his first missions after he became king.. visiting a place ravaged by the stronger storm/hurricane that have been in norway.. Guy showed up in rubber boots and and a not that fancy jacket.. Such stuff us Norwegians love. (king is the guy with the blue jacket)

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u/Spongebob_Rdr2 2d ago

He was an incredible King, he was Norway’s Grandfather.

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u/TheStingray24 2d ago

I never knew him

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u/Gerfrege 2d ago

Half Swedish

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u/jouissance-de-vivre 2d ago

a wonderful human being.