Royal Standard of Norway

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The Royal Standard of Norway (Kongeflagget) is used by the King of Norway. It was introduced by Cabinet Decision of 15 November 1905 when Haakon VII became King. The flag is the banner of the Coat of Arms of Norway. It is based on the 1905 version of the Coat of Arms. The coat of arms is at least 750 years old. The present design of the coat of arms has been changed to fit a more medieval style.

The flag was referred to as the ancient royal standard of Norway when it was introduced. It is the earliest known flag of Norway. It is based on the Coat of Arms and was originally only a flag for the ruler of Norway (as it is today). It was later also used on ships and on fortresses until it was gradually fased out during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its earliest certain depiction is on the seal of duchess Ingebjørg in 1318. In 1748 a decree stated that the Dannebrog should be the only legal merchant flag.

The flag of the King is also used by the Queen.

1 The Standard of the Crown Prince
2 Royal Pennant
3 See also
4 Sources

[edit] The Standard of the Crown Prince

Standard of the crown prince

The flag of the Crown Prince (Kronprinsflagget) is similar to the royal standard, except that the field is swallowtailed. It was introduced by Royal Resolution of 26 December 1924.

The Crown Prince's flag is also used by the Crown Princess.

There are no flags for the rest of the royal family.