Thrones of Norway

The throne of Norway (Norwegian Bokmål: singular Norges tronstol, plural -stoler; Norwegian Nynorsk: singular Noregs tronstol, plural -stolar) are the physical representations of the monarchy of Norway.

In addition to the thrones, there are two coronation chairs (Bokmål and Nynorsk: kroningstol), which are also located in Trondheim.

The throne in Trondheim was acquired to the coronation of Oscar II and Sophia of Nassau in 1873.

The throne was used for the last time during the coronation of Haakon VII and Maud of Wales in 1906.

However, when Olav V became king in 1958, he desired and arranged a "benediction" or blessing ceremony in the Nidaros Cathedral.

The same happened in 1991, when Harald V and Sonja Haraldsen were blessed on their royal office.

King Haakon VII opening the Parliament in 1950. The Throne Chair is seen behind him.
By unknown (1950)
The Throne in 1905, when King Haakon VII took the oath in the Parliament .
By Anders Beer Wilse (1905)
The coronation chairs in 1906, when Haakon VII and Maud were crowned in the Nidaros Cathedral .
By unknown (1906)
The unicorn throne (left) and the silver lions in 1841, by Joseph-Désiré Court (1841)