45 moments

  1. Birth at Appleton House

    · Appleton House, Sandringham Estate, Flitcham, England, United Kingdom

    Olav was born as Prince Alexander Edward Christian Frederik at Appleton House on the Sandringham Estate. Appleton House was demolished; coordinates are a representative point on the former estate site.

  2. Baptism at St Mary Magdalene Church

    · St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

    The infant prince was baptised at the Sandringham parish church.

  3. Confirmation at the Palace Chapel

    · Slottskapellet, Royal Palace, Oslo, Norway

    Olav was confirmed in the evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway at Slottskapellet.

  4. Olympic sailing gold

    · Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Olav competed in sailing at the Amsterdam Olympic Games, where he won a gold medal. The source supports the year and city, but not a more precise competition date or venue.

  5. Marriage to Princess Märtha

    · Oslo, Norway

    Crown Prince Olav married Princess Märtha of Sweden in Oslo. The source identifies Oslo but not the ceremony venue; coordinates represent central Oslo.

  6. Wartime exile in the United Kingdom

    · United Kingdom

    Wartime exile in the United Kingdom
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    After the Norwegian government chose exile during the German invasion, Olav followed his father to the United Kingdom and advised the government-in-exile. The source does not provide an arrival date or a specific British location; coordinates are a representative national point.

  7. Wartime appearance in Scotland

    · Scotland, United Kingdom

    Olav was photographed in Scotland with King Haakon VII and Hans Reidar Holtermann during the Second World War. The date is explicitly approximate and the source gives Scotland rather than a specific locality; coordinates are representative.

  8. Return to liberated Norway

    · Norway

    Return to liberated Norway
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    Olav returned with five government ministers after Norway's liberation, marking the royal family's postwar return. The source establishes Norway but not the arrival locality; coordinates are a representative national point.

  9. Oath of allegiance at the Storting

    · Stortinget, Oslo, Norway

    As king, Olav swore his oath of allegiance to the Norwegian constitution in the Storting.

  10. Benediction in Nidaros Cathedral

    · Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway

    Olav received his royal benediction in Trondheim's Nidaros Cathedral.

  11. State visit to Denmark

    · Denmark

    Olav made a state visit to Denmark and visited King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid. The source identifies Denmark but not a city; coordinates represent Copenhagen.

  12. State visit to Sweden

    · Sweden

    State visit to Sweden
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    Olav made a state visit to Sweden and visited King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise. The source identifies Sweden but not a city; coordinates represent Stockholm.

  13. State visit to Iceland

    · Iceland

    Olav made a state visit to Iceland and visited President Ásgeir Ásgeirsson. The source identifies Iceland but not a city; coordinates represent Reykjavík.

  14. State visit to Finland

    · Finland

    State visit to Finland
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    Olav made a state visit to Finland and visited President Urho Kekkonen. The source identifies Finland but not a city; coordinates represent Helsinki.

  15. State visit to France

    · France

    Olav made a state visit to France and visited President Charles de Gaulle. The source identifies France but not a city; coordinates represent Paris.

  16. State visit to Scotland

    · Scotland, United Kingdom

    Olav made a state visit to Scotland to express gratitude for Scottish assistance during the Second World War. The source specifies Scotland but not a city; coordinates represent Edinburgh.

  17. State visit to Belgium

    · Belgium

    Olav made a state visit to Belgium and visited King Baudouin I and Queen Fabiola. The source identifies Belgium but not a city; coordinates represent Brussels.

  18. State visit to Luxembourg

    · Luxembourg

    Olav made a state visit to Luxembourg and visited Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix. The source identifies Luxembourg but not a city; coordinates represent Luxembourg City.

  19. State visit to the Netherlands

    · Netherlands

    Olav made a state visit to the Netherlands and visited Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. The source identifies the Netherlands but not a city; coordinates represent Amsterdam.

  20. State visit to Iran

    · Iran

    Olav made a state visit to Iran and visited Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah Pahlavi. The source identifies Iran but not a city; coordinates represent Tehran.

  21. State visit to Thailand

    · Thailand

    Olav made a state visit to Thailand and visited King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. The source identifies Thailand but not a city; coordinates represent Bangkok.

  22. State visit to Ethiopia

    · Ethiopia

    Olav made a state visit to Ethiopia and visited Emperor Haile Selassie I. The source identifies Ethiopia but not a city; coordinates represent Addis Ababa.

  23. State visit to Austria

    · Austria

    Olav made a state visit to Austria and visited President Franz Jonas. The source identifies Austria but not a city; coordinates represent Vienna.

  24. State visit to Yugoslavia

    · Yugoslavia

    State visit to Yugoslavia
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    Olav made a state visit to Yugoslavia and visited President Josip Broz Tito. The source identifies former Yugoslavia but not a city; coordinates represent Belgrade, now Serbia.

  25. State visit to Italy

    · Italy

    Olav made a state visit to Italy and visited President Giuseppe Saragat. The source identifies Italy but not a city; coordinates represent Rome.

  26. State visit to Argentina

    · Argentina

    Olav made a state visit to Argentina and visited President Juan Carlos Onganía. The source identifies Argentina but not a city; coordinates represent Buenos Aires.

  27. State visit to Brazil

    · Brazil

    Olav made a state visit to Brazil and visited President Artur da Costa e Silva. The source identifies Brazil but not a city; coordinates represent Brasília.

  28. State visit to Chile

    · Chile

    Olav made a state visit to Chile and visited President Eduardo Frei Montalva. The source identifies Chile but not a city; coordinates represent Santiago.

  29. State visit to Switzerland

    · Switzerland

    Olav made a state visit to Switzerland and visited President Willy Spühler. The source identifies Switzerland but not a city; coordinates represent Bern.

  30. State visit to the United States

    · United States

    Olav made a state visit to the United States and visited President Lyndon B. Johnson. The source identifies the United States but not a city; coordinates represent Washington, DC.

  31. State visit to Tunisia

    · Tunisia

    Olav made a state visit to Tunisia and visited President Habib Bourguiba. The source identifies Tunisia but not a city; coordinates represent Tunis.

  32. State visit to West Germany

    · West Germany

    State visit to West Germany
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    Olav made a state visit to West Germany and visited President Gustav Heinemann. The source identifies West Germany but not a city; coordinates represent Bonn, the federal capital at the time.

  33. State visit to Iceland

    · Iceland

    Olav made a second state visit to Iceland and visited President Kristján Eldjárn. The source identifies Iceland but not a city; coordinates represent Reykjavík.

  34. State visit to Denmark

    · Denmark

    Olav made a state visit to Denmark and visited Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik. The source identifies Denmark but not a city; coordinates represent Copenhagen.

  35. Opening of Nordjamb '75

    · 14th World Scout Jamboree site, Lillehammer, Norway

    Opening of Nordjamb '75
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    Olav opened the 14th World Scout Jamboree, Nordjamb '75, at Lillehammer. The jamboree ran from 29 July to 7 August 1975; the source does not provide a separate opening-date day.

  36. State visit to the United States

    · United States

    Olav made a state visit to the United States and visited President Gerald Ford. The source identifies the United States but not a city; coordinates represent Washington, DC.

  37. State visit to Sweden

    · Sweden

    Olav made a state visit to Sweden and visited King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The source identifies Sweden but not a city; coordinates represent Stockholm.

  38. State visit to Portugal

    · Portugal

    Olav made a state visit to Portugal and visited President António dos Santos Ramalho Eanes. The source identifies Portugal but not a city; coordinates represent Lisbon.

  39. State visit to Finland

    · Finland

    Olav made a state visit to Finland and visited President Urho Kekkonen. The source identifies Finland but not a city; coordinates represent Helsinki.

  40. State visit to Austria

    · Austria

    Olav made a state visit to Austria and visited President Rudolf Kirchschläger. The source identifies Austria but not a city; coordinates represent Vienna.

  41. State visit to Japan

    · Japan

    Olav made a state visit to Japan and visited Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako. The source identifies Japan but not a city; coordinates represent Tokyo.

  42. State visit to Spain

    · Spain

    Olav made a state visit to Spain and visited King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. The source identifies Spain but not a city; coordinates represent Madrid.

  43. State visit to Canada

    · Canada

    Olav made a state visit to Canada and visited Governor General Jeanne Sauvé. The source identifies Canada but not a city; coordinates represent Ottawa.

  44. State visit to the United Kingdom

    · United Kingdom

    Olav made a state visit to the United Kingdom and visited Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The source identifies the United Kingdom but not a city; coordinates represent London.

  45. Death at Kongsseteren

    · Kongsseteren, Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway

    Olav died after a heart attack at his residence, the Royal Lodge Kongsseteren, in Oslo.

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