Royal Family Order of Haakon VII

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Royal Family Order of Haakon VII
King Haakon VII's portrait badge.jpg
Badge of the Order
Type Royal Family Order
Established1906
Eligibilityat the monarch's pleasure
Sovereign Haakon VII
St. Olavs Orden stripe.svg
Ribbon of the Order

The Royal Family Order of Haakon VII is an honour that was bestowed on members of the Norwegian royal family by King Haakon VII.

Contents

Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner is the only living recipient.

Appearance

The insignia of the Order consists of a portrait of the King set in a jeweled frame. The ribbon of the order is red, bordered in blue, with a white fimbriation.

List of recipients

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