Norwegian Monarchy Genealogy: Changes in Succession Laws and Royal Members

Norwegian Monarchy Genealogy: Changes in Succession Laws and Royal Membersに関する話題のニュースをまとめてご紹介します。関心のある方は必見です。

So, let's start with the basics: the Norwegian monarchy has a rich history dating back to the 9th century. The current royal family, the House of Glücksburg, has been ruling Norway since 1905. But, have you ever wondered how the succession laws have changed over time?

The answer is: quite a bit! In the past, the rules of succession were based on male preference cognatic primogeniture, which means that males had precedence over females in the line of succession. But, in 1990, the laws were changed to absolute primogeniture, where the eldest child inherits the throne, regardless of sex.