Haakon Vii
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 67 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 3,1872 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Charlottenlund Palace |
| Charlottenlund | |
| Denmark | |
| Date of died | September 21,1957 |
| Died | The Royal Palace |
| Oslo | |
| Norway | |
| Spouse | Maud of Wales |
| Siblings | Princess Ingeborg of Denmark |
| Christian X (King of Denmark) | |
| Children | Olav V of Norway |
| Height | 190 (cm) |
| Parents | Frederick VIII of Denmark |
| Louise of Sweden | |
| Full name | Haakon, né Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel |
| Grandchildren | Harald V of Norway |
| Princess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen | |
| Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 427910 |
Haakon Vii Life story
Haakon VII was King of Norway from November 1905 until his death in September 1957. Originally a Danish prince, he was born in Copenhagen as the son of the future Frederick VIII of Denmark and Louise of Sweden. Prince Carl was educated at the Royal Danish Naval Academy and served in the Royal Danish Navy.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree arrives at Port of Immingham
... This year marks the 76th anniversary of King Haakon Vii sending the first spruce to London...
Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey
... This year marks the 76th anniversary since King Haakon Vii sent the first spruce to London...
Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square
... King Haakon Vii sent the first tree as a token of his gratitude after he was forced to flee Norway and seek sanctuary in Britain when Nazi Germany invaded his homeland...
Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square
In accordance with annual tradition, a Norwegian Christmas tree has arrived in Trafalgar Square .
This year's spruce tree, which is given by Norway to Britain annually, stands at 68ft (21m) tall.
It will be decorated with lights later, but they will not be turned on until a ceremony on Thursday evening.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of a spruce tree sent from Norway being erected in the famous Central London square.
Since 1947, a Christmas tree has been sent by Norway every year to thank Britain for its support during World War II.
King Haakon Vii sent The First tree as a token of his gratitude after he was forced to flee Norway and seek sanctuary in Britain when Nazi Germany invaded his homeland.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.The tree has not always inspired excitement among Londoners, however.
The spruce that arrived in 2019 received criticism for looking.
The appearance of the tree was defended by the British ambassador to Norway, the appropriately named Richard Wood, who pointed out: " This is what 90-year-old, 25m trees in the wild look like.
" It is important to consider the symbolism of the tree rather than simply how many branches it has. "
The latest tree will be on display in Trafalgar Square until 6 January, when it will be taken down and shredded for compost.
Source of news: bbc.com
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