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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Crown_Prince_OlavOlav V of Norway - Wikipedia

    During World War II, Olav stood by his father's side in resisting the German occupation of Norway. During the campaign he was a valuable advisor both to civilian and military leaders. When the Norwegian government decided to go into exile, he offered to stay behind with the Norwegian people, but this was declined.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Neutral_AllyThe Neutral Ally - Wikipedia

    During World War I, while theoretically a neutral country, diplomatic pressure from the British government prompted the government to favour Britain highly in relation to Norway's large shipping fleet and vast fish supplies. The term was coined by Norwegian historian Olav Riste in the 1960s.

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  4. www.kongehuset.no › artikkelKing Olav V (1903-1991) - Det norske kongehus

    Feb 13, 2012 · When German troops invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, the King and Crown Prince accompanied the Norwegian troops as they withdrew northwards, and later to London during the time in exile. World War II. Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London.

  5. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1991/01/18-mnOlav V of Norway; World's Oldest Ruler - Los Angeles Times

    Jan 18, 1991 · On May 28, the day before he was hospitalized with a heart complaint, Olav visited Narvik in northern Norway, joining in the 50th anniversary celebration of the first Allied victory in World...

  6. encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net › article › norwayNorway | International Encyclopedia of the First World War (WW1)

    Norway managed to stay neutral during the First World War, but the war still crept into Norwegian life and impacted it in numerous ways. With a large merchant fleet – the fourth largest in the world – and heavily dependent upon imports, Norway’s relations with the belligerent parties became problematic soon after the outbreak of war.

  7. www.royalcourt.no › seksjonKing Olav V - The Royal House of Norway - Monarchy of Norway

    King Olav V. 2 July 1903 to 17 January 1991. Son of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud. Succeeded his father as king of Norway on 21 September 1957. Consecrated in Nidaros Cathedral on 22 June 1958. Children: King Harald, Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid. Buried in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Castle in Oslo. King Olav of Norway (2 July ...

  8. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Olav_V_of_NorwayOlav V of Norway - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

    King of Norway; Reign: 21 September 1957 – 17 January 1991: Benediction: 22 June 1958: Predecessor: Haakon VII: Successor: Harald V: Prime ministers