#harald of norway

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Harald Hardrada

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Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco with Prince Harald of Norway

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Night, the Church at Røros. Sketch for Night 1904, Harald Sohlberg, 1903

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King Harald's messenger to Gyda by Nils Bergslien

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A Very Rare 1,000-Year-Old Byzantine Gold Coin Found in Norway

Approximately 1,000 years ago in Constantinople — the bustling capital of the Byzantine Empire — a small gold coin was minted.

Now, about a millennia later, the tiny treasure has been unearthed more than 1,600 miles away from its origin, according to a Nov. 30 news release from the Inlandet County Municipality.

Officials said a metal detectorist stumbled upon the artifact among the mountains in Vestre Slidre, Norway. It’s a rare discovery for Norway, and the seemingly out-of-place artifact appears to be in great condition, especially given its age.

Photos of the coin show each side’s intricate carvings. One side depicts Jesus Christ holding a Bible, while the other shows Byzantine emperors Basil II and Constantine VII, brothers who ruled together, officials said.

Each side also has an inscription. The side showing Jesus has a Latin inscription, which translates to “Jesus Christ, King of those who reign,” according to experts. The side depicting the emperors has a Greek inscription, which translates to “Basil and Constantine, emperors of the Romans.”

Experts said the coin was minted during Basil and Constantine’s reign, likely sometime between 977 and 1025. The dotted circles bordering the coin indicate its age.

HOW DID THE COIN MAKE IT FROM CONSTANTINOPLE TO NORWAY?

Experts have tried to determine how the coin ended up in Norway.

One hypothesis is that the artifact belonged to Harald the Ruthless — the king of Norway from 1045 until 1066, according to Britannica.

Before he was king, Harald the Ruthless, also known as Harald Hardråde, served as part of the Byzantine emperor’s guard, experts said. It was customary for guards to loot the palace after an emperor’s death, and three emperors died during Hardråde’s time as a guard.

Once the coin made it back to Norway, it could have been lost along a trade or transportation route, according to experts.

Archaeologists have not had a chance to fully examine the site where the coin was found, but they are planning a broader excavation in 2024, officials said.

By Moira Ritter.

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Harald V of Norway King of Norway

Although currently not the handsomest royal around, but in that uniform and on that throne.

I would easily swallow a load or two from him. He would only need to ask once. In fact, he wouldn't even need to ask.

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Monarchs of most of Europe (as of 14 January 2024)

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The Princess of Wales June 2024 Photo Challenge

20. Favourite photo(s) of Catherine with foreign monarchs.

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I am not sure how I feel about Vikings Valhalla, but I am half way through S2.

What I do know is Vikings named Harald may be my downfall.

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The Royal Fandom Autumn 2024 Photo Challenge!

Day Twenty Three: Favourite photo(s) of royal christenings

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King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark have arrived at Oslo to begin their 2-day state visit to Norway. After arrving on Dannebrog, the Royal Couple were welcomed by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and then received by King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway at the official welcome ceremony. Afterwards, they travelled to the Royal Palace in Oslo for the official exchange of orders and gifts.

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Lambertseter kirke (1966) in Oslo, Norway, by Harald Hille

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Flower Meadow in the North, Harald Sohlberg, 1905

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King Harald V of Norway, Queen Sonja of Norway, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway and Marit Tjessem pose for official portraits to celebrate Prince Sverre Magnus's 18th birthday, at The Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway -December 1st 2023.

📷 : Heiko Junge/NTB/Det Norske Kongehuset.

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Official Portraits of the Jubilee Guests before the evening's Jubilee Banquet

The King and Queen were photographed with the guests of honour from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway.

15 September 2023

HM The King, photographed with the Nordic heads of state in connection with the celebrations for The King's 50th Jubilee.

Their Majesties The King and Queen, photographed with the Nordic heads of state and their spouses in connection with the celebrations for The King's 50th Jubilee.

Their Majesties The King and Queen, photographed with the Nordic heads of state and their spouses, together with the heirs to the Swedish and Danish thrones and their spouses and The Crown Prince of Norway, in connection with the celebrations for The King's 50th Jubilee.

📍: Bernadotte Gallery, Royal Palace of Stockholm

📸: Ingemar Lindewall / The Royal Court of Sweden

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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, King Harald of Norway, Queen Sonja of Norway, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, First Lady Jenni Elina Haukio, President Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson of Iceland, and First Lady Eliza Jean Reid

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