Happy Birthday King Harald

The Mad Monarchist joins all of the good, loyal folks of the Kingdom of Norway and fans around the world in wishing a very happy birthday today to HM King Harald V who, since 1991, has reigned over the Norwegian kingdom with honesty, dignity and honor, always devoted to his duty and responsibilities. The Norwegian people are fortunate to have him, both at home and abroad as the King has always kept a close connection to Norwegian communities around the world. We wish him many more birthdays to come.

Accession Anniversary of Harald V

Today is the anniversary of the day in 1991 that King Harald V of Norway succeeded his father, the late King Olav V, on the Norwegian throne. Like his father and grandfather Harald V took as his motto, "we give our all for Norway". After taking the throne King Harald and Queen Sonja where consecrated, in June of 91, in the historic Nidaros Cathedral by Bishop Finn Wagle. This tradition had a history going back a thousand years in Norway but was undone in 1908. King Olav V revived it out of a desire to have God's blessing on his reign and King Harald and Queen Sonja wanted to continue this tradition. King Harald V is the head of the state Church of Norway (Lutheran). He has had some health problems in recent years but has carried on quite well. The Mad Monarchist sends His Majesty the King of Norway and all loyal Norwegians best wishes on this 19th anniversary of His Majesty's accession and hopes that the King continues to reign for many more years to come!