The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated the solemn Consecration of King Harald V of Norway at the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on this day in 1991, 35 years ago, a few months after his Accession to the Throne upon the death of his father, King Olav V.
King Harald V of Norway was consecrated by the Bishop of Nidaros at the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. The service followed the example of the previous Consecration, which replaced the lavish coronation with a simpler service that used to be a part of the coronation rituals.
The Bishop of Nidaros read:
Consecrate King Harald V, strengthen and lead him in his work as King of Norway. Let his service to the people and the Church be a blessing,” he said, among other things.
Turning to the Queen, he said:
Let her work be in support of the king’s deed. Help her use abilities and forces for the joy and benefit of Norway’s country and people,”
Following the Service, there was a Parade and a Procession through the streets of Trondheim to the Stiftsgården, where a Reception was held.
King Harald V (in the Order of Saint Olav) and Queen Sonja of Norway
Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Märtha Louise
In the evening, a Gala Dinner was held at the Stiftsgården in Trondheim, at which Princess Ragnhild (in Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara) and Princess Astrid (wearing Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet) were pictured alongside their husbands.
The Norwegian Emerald Parure
Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara
Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara
Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet
Diamond Daisy Bandeau
Norwegian Amethyst Parure
Vifte Tiara
Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara
King Olav’s Gift Tiara
Modern Gold Tiara
Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet
Vasa Tiara
Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara
Princess Astrid’s Ruby Aigrette Tiara
Princess Astrid’s Gold Bandeau Tiara
Queen Sophia’s Diamond Bracelet Bandeau
Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Tiara
Ruby Heart Pendant
Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings
Queen Maud’s Order of Victoria and Albert Bracelet
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet
Pearl Pendant Earrings