Succession to the Norwegian throne

The line of succession to the Norwegian throne is the list of people who may become King or Queen of Norway.^[1]

Crown Prince Haakon is heir apparent to the Norwegian throne

History

Since 1990, Norwegian law identifies the eldest child of a Norwegian monarch the royal heir. The first-born child follows his or her parent on the throne.^[2] This is known as full or equal primogeniture.

Order of succession

In 2023, the current order of succession is clear.^[3]

• King Harald V (born 1937)
  • (1) Crown Prince Haakon (b. 1973)^[4][5]
    • (2) Princess Ingrid Alexandra (b. 2004)^[4][6]
    • (3) Prince Sverre Magnus (b. 2005)^[4][7]
  • (4) Princess Märtha Louise (b. 1971)^[4][8]
    • (5) Maud Angelica Behn (b. 2003)^[4]
    • (6) Leah Isadora Behn (b. 2005)^[4]
    • (7) Emma Tallulah Behn (b. 2008)^[4]

Related pages

• Order of succession