[2] Lykke was a member of the parliament's presidium in 1940;[3] he stepped in (according to mandate) for president in exile, C. J.

[4] On 27 June 1940 Lykke, and others of parliament's presidium, signed an appeal to King Haakon VII, about [the desire for] his abdication.

[3] (The presidium back then consisted of the presidents and vicepresidents of parliament, Odelstinget and Lagtinget.

[5]) After World War Two, he and others were criticized (for actions in 1940) by a parliamentary fact-finding commission.

[4] The king replied, "That is exactly why I am coming to You, dear Ivar Lykke", and stretched forward his hand" [for greeting].