May 17 has been an important event for the Norwegian royal family for more than 100 years, starting in Trondheim in 1815, a year after the founding of the constitution.
Norway's Constitution Day was excluded from celebrations during the reign of King Carl Johan from 1828 to 1844, as it was regarded by the king as a provocation of Sweden, which he ruled at the same time.
After his death in 1845, King Oscar I became the first king to promote the celebration Participate during the celebration, waving from the palace balcony to greet his nation. The party hasn't stopped since then. The special day you have marked through children's parades, traditional singing, cuisine, costumes and dance.
In 1906, King Haakon and Queen Maud fostered the tradition of greeting the children's parade from the palace balcony, which still exists today. are today a national custom.
This year the Royal familyincluding King Harald V and Queen Sonja will represent the Norwegian monarchy for the 179th time in its history during the May 17 celebrations. The royal family will gather at the palace to greet the children's parade and invite citizens and visitors to worship the uniting culture and heritage of Norway.
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