Question:
How can I claim a Norwegian royal title?
2011-02-22 00:32:52 UTC
I recently found out that I have two royal Norwegian bloodlines. I'm a Canadian citizen, however. Is it still possible to claim this title, if it in fact is proven that I am directly related to the Norwegian royal family? My great great grandfather came from Norway. Would I have to give up my Canadian citizenship? Would I contact the Norwegian minister of foreign affairs to go through the proper channels to claim a title?
Thirteen answers:
Mare
2011-02-22 18:45:53 UTC
Just start showing up at supermarket openings, horse races, & tree plantings in your crown.

( Mine was only $12 bucks on Amazon.)



That's what I did & it is working out just fine.

Oh....& practice that special hand wave where you don't bend your wrist....SWIVEL it!



It's ALL in your attitude, dear.
capitalgentleman
2011-02-22 10:39:00 UTC
Being related to a Royal does not make you Royal yourself.



You need to be a direct descendant, though a male line. I.e, the grandchild of the King, or something like that, and only from the King's sons.



In all probability, you have no title. If, however, you did, you would have it under Norwegian law. Canadians cannot accept the grant of a title, at least not officially, but, if they are born to it, that is okay. I know several titled people living in Canada, but, they don't "use" their titles here.



I do not know the process for claiming a title there, but, I suggest doing a LOT of research first! You need to know ALL the details before even beginning to contact official people. They get the "I am I Norwegian Royalty" question from foreigners all the time I suspect (it happens in the UK a lot), and I'm sure they just roll their eyes. But, if you can present evidence, and show them the title you think you deserved, then, maybe. It will take a lot of work though. You cannot claim "a" title, but "the" title, i.e., the specific one you are entitled to. If such even exists.
2011-02-22 07:12:48 UTC
A large number of people -- millions, at least -- are related to royalty. That doesn't mean that they have any right to a title or royal status themselves.



If you were closely enough related to the male line of Norwegian royalty to carry or claim a title, you would almost certainly know it. If, however, your relationship involves a minor cousinship somewhere in your family tree, then that would be all you could say -- that you are a distant cousin of the Norwegian royal family.



You could be a cousin if you're descended from some younger son or if a daughter back there married a non-royal. Even if the non-royal had some sort of aristocratic title, the children wouldn't necessarily have any titles or wouldn't necessarily carry any heritable titles. Not all aristocratic courtesy titles involve titles for children, especially if we're talking about a female line. The children of younger sons in some royal families don't carry princely titles but may be given aristocratic titles, which can dwindle and die out over time.



I think you need a professional genealogist, someone familiar with royalty, to figure out your precise relationship to the Norwegian royals and whether there would actually be any titles involved. It's highly unlikely.



And if there were, if you wanted to use the title, the first thing you'd have to do would be to check into your ability to claim Norwegian citizenship. You'd do that through the Norwegian Embassy in Canada or through the consulate nearest you.



It wouldn't be considered very appropriate for a Canadian citizen living in Canada to swan around calling himself or herself by a Norwegian title.



By the way, even the British Queen has grandchildren (and one great-grandchild) and cousins who have no titles or royal status. Being related to a royal family doesn't necessarily make you royal or titled yourself.
Lord Lucan
2011-02-22 09:14:29 UTC
It is hardly anything to write home about, dear girl. You know, we Lucans were offered the throne of Norway following the Second World War but we politely declined it. Far too cold a place in which to live, and the people are just as cold as the weather.
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2016-10-28 16:35:46 UTC
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2014-10-26 15:41:36 UTC
Do not waste your time. You are setting yourself up for disappointments. Knowing your lineage is important for many reasons and just be thankful you have one.
2011-02-22 00:54:41 UTC
If you were Norwegian royalty, you would know it.



Royalty refers to kings, queens, princes, princesses. If you weren't born to the Norwegian king's family, then you aren't royalty.



Did you know that most people, today, can have TWO citizenships? I doubt you'd have to give that up, but I also doubt you have the right to any title.



Remember, you would have to be descended directly from the first-born males...simply being a descendant of "a member" of the royal family, or knowing that your great-great-grandfather was from Norway, doesn't mean anything.
?
2011-02-22 03:30:53 UTC
G.G.Great grandfathers emigration from Norway,does not prove you are related to royalty.Nor does having the royal names.Many people name their babies after kings,gone and living.It would be hard to prove family links with the royal family.Besides,it is not like you will be next in line to the throne.You will not benefit in any way.
TSK
2011-02-22 03:31:26 UTC
Like it really matters? Is it any more than just a story to tell at a dinner party? You are Canadian. Rejoice in that fact!
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2011-02-22 02:49:59 UTC
Write to King Harald.



His heir Haakon hates to become king and legs it whenever he can, and his daughter Maerta Louise is not entitled to the throne anymore since she's married to the anti Monarchy minded Arne Been. She had to abandon her entitlement for him.
2011-02-22 13:17:25 UTC
Place your nostrils firmly up the brownway of any member of hte royal family and in fifty years or so you are bound to get one.
2011-02-22 02:49:31 UTC
the title travels with the oldest son , you would be decended from one of the junior members of the family hence no title or one of the females
MOORT00#
2011-02-22 01:31:18 UTC
First get cosmetic surgery and have your tongue attached to the front of your mouth so that you can speak that awful language they speak then ask I guess


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