Haakon VII Biography

Marries Princess Maude, daughter of Edward VII of England

In a referndum 80% of Norwegians support the dissolution of the union with Sweden

Succeeds as King of Norway. Accepts the offer of the crown after the dissolution of the Swedish-Norwegian union

Norway occupies east Greenland

Norway occupies south east Greenland

Strengthens the resistance to German occupation by refusing to abdicate

Strengthens the resistance to German occupation by refusing to abdicate

Haakon VII & his Cabinet escape to London after the capitulation of Norway

Haakon VII leaves Oslo with the government, preventing German forces from capturing the monarchy.

Rejects a German ultimatum

Taken aboard the Glasgow & conveyed to the new provisional capital at Tromso

Learns that Allied forces will evacuate northern Norway.

Norwegian leaders are informed that Allied evacuation from Narvik is planned.

Is informed that Allied troops will evacuate northern Norway after the Narvik victory.

Leaves Norway for Britain as German victory becomes unavoidable.

Haakon VII and the Norwegian government leave Tromso for Britain to continue resistance in exile.

Escapes to Great Britain into exile for the rest of the war

Mainland Norwegian forces surrender after Allied evacuation, while Haakon VII continues the government in exile.