List of honours of the Norwegian royal family by country
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Honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Norwegian royal family, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient, include the following:[1]
Norwegian honours
[edit]| Decoration | Harald V | Sonja | Haakon | Mette-Marit | Astrid | Märtha Louise | Ingrid Alexandra | Sverre Magnus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian orders | ||||||||
| Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav | V | V | V | V | V | V | . | . |
| Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav | . | . | . | . | . | . | V | V |
| Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit | V | V | V | . | . | . | . | . |
| Royal Family Order of King Haakon VII of Norway | . | . | . | . | V | . | . | . |
| Royal Family Order of King Olav V of Norway | . | V | . | . | V | V | . | . |
| Royal Family Order of King Harald V of Norway | . | V | . | V | V | V | V | . |
| Norwegian awards | ||||||||
| The Royal House Centenary Medal | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | . |
| Haakon VIIs Commemorative Medal 1. October 1957 | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Haakon VIIs Jubilee Medal 1905–1955 | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Haakon VIIs Centenary Medal | V | V | . | . | V | V | . | . |
| Olav Vs Commemorative Medal of 30. January 1991 | V | V | V | . | V | V | . | . |
| Olav Vs Jubilee Medal 1957-1982 | V | V | V | . | V | V | . | . |
| Olav Vs Centenary Medal | V | V | V | V | V | V | . | . |
| Harald V's Jubilee Medal 1991-2016 | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | V |
| Defence Service Medal with three stars | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch | V | . | V | . | . | . | . | . |
| National Service Medal with three stars | V | . | V | . | . | . | . | . |
| Krigsdeltakerforbundet Badge of Honour | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Norwegian Red Cross Badge of Honour | V | V | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Norwegian Reserve Officers Federal Badge of Honour | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| The Naval Society Medal of Merit in gold | V | . | V | . | . | . | . | . |
| Norwegian Shooting Society Badge of Honour | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| The Norwegian Confederation of Sports Centenary Medal | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Norwegian Shooting Society Commemorative Medal in gold | V | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Oslo Military Society Badge of Honour in Gold | V | V | V | . | . | . | . | . |
| The Nansen Medal | . | V | . | . | . | . | . | . |
European foreign honours
[edit]Austria
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1964)[2]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1978)[3]
- Crown Prince Haakon: Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria (2007)[4][5]
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit: Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria (2007)[4][5]
Belgium
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Bulgaria
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina
Croatia
[edit]Denmark
[edit]- Harald V of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant (21.02.1958)[6]
- Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (28.10.1991)
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant (12.02.1973)[7]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant (20.07.1991)[8]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant (17.05.2014)[citation needed]
- Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant (21.01.2022)[9]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant (13.10.1992)[10]
Estonia
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (24.08.1998)[11]
- Collar of the Order of the White Star (02.09.2014)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (24.08.1998)[12]
- Member 1st Class of the Order of the White Star (02.09.2014)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (02.04.2002)[13]
- 1st Class of the Order of the White Star (02.09.2014)
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (02.04.2002) [14]
- Member 1st Class of the Order of the White Star (02.09.2014)
Finland
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Commander Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
France
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
Germany
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Greece
[edit]- Harald V of Norway -
Greece:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
- The Royal House of Greece Centenary Medal
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
Hungary
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary
Iceland
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross (25.05.1955) with Collar (26.10.1993) of the Order of the Falcon[15]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (21/10/1981)[16]
- Crown Prince Haakon of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (21.03.2017)
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (21.03.2017)
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (26.10.1993)[17]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon(26.10.1993) [18]
Italy
[edit]Italian Presidency website, decorations: Olav - Harald Grand Cross - Collar - Sonja - Haakon - Mette-Marit
- Harald V of Norway: Knight Grand Cross (06/1965) with Collar (10/2001) of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (10/2001)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (09/2004)
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (09/2004)
Latvia
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Commander Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of the Three Stars (1998)[19]
- Grand Cross of the Order of Viesturs (2015)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars (1998)[19]
- Grand cross of the Order of Recognition (2015)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars (2000)[19]
- Grand cross of the Order of Recognition (2015)
- Mette Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand cross of the Order of Recognition (2015)
Lithuania
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross (1998) with Golden Chain (2011) of the Order of Vytautas the Great[20]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (March 2011)[20]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (March 2011)[20]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (March 2011)[20]
Luxembourg
[edit]- Harald V of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau
- Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[21]
- Medal to commemorate the wedding of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau
- Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[21]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau (May 2011)[21]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau (May 2011)[21]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau (May 2011)[21]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau[21]
Netherlands
[edit]- Harald V of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- Commander of the Order of the Golden Ark
- Medal to commemorate the enthronement of Queen Beatrix
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1986)
- Medal to commemorate the enthronement of Queen Beatrix
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross with swords of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- Princess Astrid of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Poland
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Portugal
[edit]Decorations awarded:[22]
- Harald V of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Aviz (05/11/1980)
- Grand Collar of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique (13/02/2004)
- Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. James of the Sword (26/05/2008)
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal (02/01/1981)
- Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique (13/02/2004)
- Grand Cross of the Order of Christ (26/05/2008)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique (13/02/2004)
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique (13/02/2004)
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique (13/02/2004)
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (Portugal) (02/01/1981)
Romania
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania (1999)[23]
Slovakia
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross (or 1st Class) of the Order of the White Double Cross (2010)[24]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Member 2st Class of the Order of the White Double Cross (2010)
Slovenia
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Recipient of the Decoration for Exceptional Merits (09/05/2011)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Recipient of the Decoration for Exceptional Merits (09/05/2011)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Recipient of the Golden Order of Merit in the military or security field (06/11/2019)
Spain
[edit]- Harald V of Norway:
- 1,192nd Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (21/04/1995)[25]
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (12/04/1982)[26]
- Knight of the Collar of the Order of Charles III (30/06/2006)[27]
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (21/04/1995)[25]
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (12/04/1982)[26]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (26/05/2006)[28]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (26/05/2006)[29]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (02/06/2006)[30]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (12/04/1982)[26]
Sweden
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Knight with Collar of the Order of the Seraphim
- Recipient of the 90th Birthday Medal of King Gustaf V
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
- Recipient of the Ruby Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (15/09/2013)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Member of the Order of the Seraphim
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
- Recipient of the Ruby Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (15/09/2013)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Knight of the Order of the Seraphim
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
- Recipient of the 70th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
- Recipient of the 90th Birthday Medal of King Gustaf V
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
| Medal | Harald V | Queen Sonja | Märtha Louise | Astrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustaf Vs 90th Anniversary Medal | V | . | . | V |
| Carl XVI Gustaf 50th Anniversary Medal | V | V | V | V |
Turkey
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Member 1st Class of the Order of the State of Republic of Turkey[citation needed]
United Kingdom
[edit]- Harald V of Norway:
- Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1955)
- Recipient of the Royal Victorian Chain (1994)
- Stranger Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter (990th member; 2001)[31]
- Honorary Freedom of Newcastle upon Tyne[32][33]
Yugoslavia
[edit]American foreign honours
[edit]Argentina
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of May
Brazil
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[34]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[34]
Chile
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Merit
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Merit
African foreign honours
[edit]South Africa
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope [citation needed]
Asian foreign honours
[edit]Middle East
[edit]Jordan
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (Order of Al-Nahda)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (Order of Al-Nahda)
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Jordan (Order of Al-Kawkab Al Urdoni)
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Jordan (Al-Kawkab Al Urdoni)
Far East
[edit]Japan
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown
South Korea
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Gwanghwa Medal of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit
Thailand
[edit]- Harald V of Norway: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
See also
[edit]- List of state visits made by King Haakon VII of Norway
- List of state visits made by King Olav V of Norway
- List of state visits made by King Harald V of Norway
- List of Norwegian Honours awarded to Heads of State and Royals
References
[edit]- ^ See also external links for: Harald, Sonja, Haakon, Mette-Marit, Märtha Louise, Astrid, Ingrid Alexandra
- ^ "Reply to a parliamentary question about the Decoration of Honour" (PDF) (in German). p. 170. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ "Reply to a parliamentary question about the Decoration of Honour" (PDF) (in German). p. 518. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ a b [1] Archived 2015-01-12 at the Wayback Machine - website typischich.at
- ^ a b "Reply to a parliamentary question about the Decoration of Honour" (PDF) (in German). p. 1811. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ Persondetaljer Hans Majestæt Kong Harald Archived 2012-05-29 at the Wayback Machine - website borger.dk (Danish)
- ^ Persondetaljer Hendes Majestæt Sonja Archived 2012-12-17 at archive.today - website borger.dk (Danish)
- ^ Persondetaljer Hans Kongelige Højhed Haakon Magnus[permanent dead link] - website borger.dk (Danish)
- ^ Kongehuset
- ^ Persondetaljer Hendes Kongelige Højhed Prinsesse Märtha Louise af Norge Archived 2012-12-17 at archive.today - website borger.dk (Danish)
- ^ Estonian State Decorations, Harald V - website of the President of Estonia (Estonian)
- ^ Estonian State Decorations, Kuninganna Sonja - website of the President of Estonia (Estonian)
- ^ Estonian State Decorations, Kroonprints Haakon - website of the President of Estonia (Estonian)
- ^ Estonian State Decorations, Kroonprintsess Mette Marit - website of the President of Estonia (Estonian)
- ^ Order of the Falcon Archived 2015-06-10 at the Wayback Machine, search form
- ^ Order of the Falcon Archived 2016-02-03 at the Wayback Machine, search form
- ^ Order of the Falcon, search form
- ^ Order of the Falcon Archived 2016-02-03 at the Wayback Machine, search form
- ^ a b c List of recipients of the Order of the Three Stars 1994–2004 Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d Lithuanian Presidency Archived 2014-04-19 at the Wayback Machine, Lithuanian Orders searching form
- ^ a b c d e f Norwegian Royal Family Website, State visit of Luxembourg in Norway (05/2011), Group photo
- ^ See Portuguese presidential website, Orders search form.
- ^ Recipients of Order of the Star of Romania Archived 2015-07-03 at the Wayback Machine (.xls file)
- ^ Slovak republic website, State honours Archived 2016-04-13 at the Wayback Machine: 1st Class received in 2010 (click on "Holders of the Order of the 1st Class White Double Cross" to see the holders' table)
- ^ a b Boletín Oficial del Estado
- ^ a b c Boletín Oficial del Estado
- ^ Boletín Oficial del Estado
- ^ Boletín Oficial del Estado
- ^ Boletín Oficial del Estado
- ^ Boletín Oficial del Estado
- ^ The Official Website of the British Monarchy, Members of the Order of the Garter
- ^ "King of Norway awarded Honorary Freedom of Newcastle". Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ Solholm, Rolleiv (14 November 2008). "King Harald receives honorary title". Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. Norway Post. Retrieved 14 November 2008. [dead link]
- ^ a b DECRETO DE 5 DE SETEMBRO DE 2007 - website JusBrasil
