Historical Events tagged with "crown prince olav"
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Exile of King Haakon VII and Norwegian Government
On June 7, 1940, King Haakon VII of Norway, along with Crown Prince Olav and several members of the Norwegian government, departed from Tromsø for London, seeking refuge from the advancing German forces during World War II. This decision was made in light of Norway being invaded by Nazi Germany, marking a significant moment in Norwegian history as it established a government-in-exile. Their departure symbolized the resolve of the Norwegian monarchy and government to continue their fight against occupation and represent Norwegian sovereignty abroad.
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