List of honours of the Norwegian Royal Family by country
This article serves as an index - as complete as possible - of all the honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Norwegian Royal Family, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient.
Norwegian honours
See also decorations pages (mark °): Harald, Sonja, Haakon, Mette-Marit, Mârtha Louise, Astrid
Decoration | Harald V | Sonja | Haakon | Mette-Marit | Astrid | Märtha | ||
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Norwegian orders | ||||||||
Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav° | V | V | V | V | V | V | ||
Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit ° | V | V | V | . | . | . | ||
Royal Family Order of King Haakon VII of Norway° | . | . | . | . | V | . | ||
Royal Family Order of King Olav V of Norway° | . | V | . | . | V | V | ||
Royal Family Order of King Harald V of Norway° | . | V | . | V | V | V | ||
Norwegian awards | ||||||||
The Royal House Centenary Medal° | V | V | V | V | V | V | ||
Haakon VIIs Commemorative Medal 1. October 1957° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
Haakon VIIs Jubilee Medal 1905–1955° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
Haakon VIIs Centenary Medal° | V | V | . | . | V | V | ||
Olav Vs Commemorative Medal of 30. January 1991° | V | V | V | . | V | V | ||
Olav Vs Jubilee Medal 1957-1982° | V | V | V | . | V | V | ||
Olav Vs Centenary Medal° | V | V | V | V | V | V | ||
Defence Service Medal with three stars° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch° | V | . | V | . | . | . | ||
National Service Medal with three stars° | V | . | V | . | . | . | ||
Krigsdeltakerforbundet Badge of Honour° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
Norwegian Red Cross Badge of Honour° | V | V | . | . | . | . | ||
Norwegian Reserve Officers Federal Badge of Honour° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
The Naval Society Medal of Merit in gold° | V | . | V | . | . | . | ||
Norwegian Shooting Society Badge of Honour° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
The Norwegian Confederation of Sports Centenary Medal° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
Norwegian Shooting Society Commemorative Medal in gold° | V | . | . | . | . | . | ||
Oslo Military Society Badge of Honour in Gold° | V | V | V | . | . | . | ||
The Nansen Medal° | . | V | . | . | . | . |
European foreign honours
See also decorations pages (mark °): Harald, Sonja, Haakon, Mette-Marit, Mârtha Louise, Astrid & Sonja
Austria
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1964) ° [1]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1978) ° [2]
- Crown Prince Haakon: Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria (2007) ° [3][4]
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit: Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria (2007) ° [3][4]
Belgium
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold° [5]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold° [5]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown°
Bulgaria
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- Harald V of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina ° [6]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina ° [6]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina ° [6]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Cordon of the Order of Stara Planina° [6]
Croatia
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Denmark
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- Harald V of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant ° (21.02.1958)[7]
- Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog ° (28.10.1991)
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant° (12.02.1973)[8]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant° (20.07.1991)[9]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant° (17.05.2014)
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway:
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant° (13.10.1992)[10]
Estonia
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- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana ° (24.08.1998) [11]
- Collar of the Order of the White Star° (02.09.2014)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana° (24.08.1998) [12]
- Member 1st Class of the Order of the White Star° (02.09.2014)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana ° (02.04.2002) [13]
- 1st Class of the Order of the White Star° (02.09.2014)
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana° (02.04.2002) [14]
- Member 1st Class of the Order of the White Star ° (02.09.2014)
Finland
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- Harald V of Norway: Commander Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland° [15]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland° [15]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland° [15]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland° [15]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland°
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland°
France
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour°
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit°
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit°
Germany
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany°
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany°
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany°
Greece
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- Harald V of Norway -
Greece:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer°
- The Royal House of Greece Centenary Medal
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer°
Hungary
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary°
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary°
Iceland
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross (25.05.1955) with Collar (26.10.1993) of the Order of the Falcon° [16]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon° (21/10/1981) [17]
- Crown Prince Haakon of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (21.03.2017)
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (21.03.2017)
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon° (26.10.1993) [18]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon° (26.10.1993) [19]
Italy
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Italian Presidency website, decorations: Olav - Harald Grand Cross - Collar - Sonja - Haakon - Mette-Marit
- Harald V of Norway: Knight Grand Cross (06/1965) with Collar (10/2001) of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (10/2001) °
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (09/2004) °
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (09/2004) °
Latvia
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- Harald V of Norway: Commander Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of the Three Stars ° (1998)[20]
- Grand Cross of the Order of Viesturs (2015)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars ° (1998)[20]
- Grand cross of the Order of Recognition (2015)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars ° (2000)[20]
- Grand cross of the Order of Recognition (2015)
- Mette Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand cross of the Order of Recognition (2015)
Lithuania
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross (1998) with Golden Chain (2011) of the Order of Vytautas the Great° [21][22]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (March 2011)° [21] [22]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (March 2011)° [21] [22]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (March 2011) ° [21] [22]
Luxembourg
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- Harald V of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau°
- Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau° [23]
- Medal to commemorate the wedding of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte°
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau°
- Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau° [23]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau (May 2011) ° [23]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau (May 2011)° [23]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau (May 2011)° [23]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau° [23]
Netherlands
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- Harald V of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion ° [24]
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown °
- Commander of the Order of the Golden Ark °
- Medal to commemorate the enthronement of Queen Beatrix °
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion ° [24]
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown° (1986)[25]
- Medal to commemorate the enthronement of Queen Beatrix°
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross with swords of the Order of Orange-Nassau ° [24]
- Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau ° [24]
- Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown° [24]
- Princess Astrid of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown° [24]
Poland
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- Harald V of Norway: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle°
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland °
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland°
Portugal
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Harald V's state visits: Jorge Sampaio to Norway (02/2004), Harald V to Portugal (05/2008)
See also: Portuguese presidential website, Orders search form. Mark * = recorded on ...
- Harald V of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Aviz° (05/11/1980)* [26]
- Grand Collar of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique° (13/02/2004)*
- Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. James of the Sword° (26/05/2008)* [26]
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal° (02/01/1981)*
- Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique° (13/02/2004)*
- Grand Cross of the Order of Christ° (26/05/2008)*
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique° (13/02/2004)*
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique° (13/02/2004)*
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique° (13/02/2004)*
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (Portugal)° (02/01/1981)*
Romania
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- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania ° (1999)[27]
Slovakia
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross (or 1st Class) of the Order of the White Double Cross (2010)[28]
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Member 2st Class of the Order of the White Double Cross (2010)
Slovenia
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- Harald V of Norway: Recipient of the Decoration for Exceptional Merits (09/05/2011)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Recipient of the Decoration for Exceptional Merits (09/05/2011)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Recipient of the Golden Order of Merit in the military or security field (06/11/2019)
Spain
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- Harald V of Norway:
- 1,192nd Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (21/04/1995)° [29]
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (12/04/1982) ° [30]
- Knight Collar of the Order of Charles III (30/06/2006) ° [31]
- Queen Sonja of Norway:
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (21/04/1995) ° [32]
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (12/04/1982) ° [33]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (26/05/2006)° [34]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (26/05/2006)° [35]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (02/06/2006)° [36]
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (12/04/1982) ° [37]
Sweden
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- Harald V of Norway: Knight with Collar of the Order of the Seraphim[38]
- Recipient of the 90th Birthday Medal of King Gustaf V
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
- Recipient of the Ruby Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (15/09/2013)
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Member of the Order of the Seraphim° [38]
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
- Recipient of the Ruby Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (15/09/2013)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Knight of the Order of the Seraphim ° [39]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star° [39]
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star°
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
- Recipient of the 70th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star°
- Recipient of the 90th Birthday Medal of King Gustaf V
- Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
Medal | Harald V | Queen Sonja | Märtha Louise | Astrid |
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Gustaf Vs 90th Anniversary Medal | V | . | . | V |
Carl XVI Gustaf 50th Anniversary Medal | V | V | V | V |
Turkey
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- Harald V of Norway: Member 1st Class of the Order of the State of Republic of Turkey [40]
United Kingdom
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- Harald V of Norway:
- Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1955)
- Recipient of the Royal Victorian Chain (1994)
- Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (990th member; 2001)[41]
- Honorary Freedom of Newcastle upon Tyne[42][43]
Yugoslavia
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American foreign honours
See also decorations pages (mark °): Harald, Sonja, Haakon, Mette-Marit, Mârtha Louise, Astrid & Sonja
Argentina
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- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of May
Brazil
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross°
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross ° [44]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross ° [44]
Chile
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- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Merit °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Merit °
African foreign honours
South Africa
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- Harald V of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope °
Asian foreign honours
Jordan
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- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance° (Order of Al-Nahda)
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance ° (Order of Al-Nahda)
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Jordan ° (Order of Al-Kawkab Al Urdoni)
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Jordan ° (Al-Kawkab Al Urdoni)
Japan
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- Harald V of Norway: Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown ° [45]
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum ° [45]
- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway: Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown ° [45]
South Korea
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- Harald V of Norway: Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa °
- Queen Sonja of Norway: Grand Gwanghwa Medal of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit °
Thailand
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- Harald V of Norway: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Order of Chula Chom Klao °
- Princess Astrid of Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao °
See also
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