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Associated Press Norwegian King at Father's Memorial Service

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09677.18 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: London, England Type: Photograph Date: 1957 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1957. Shows King Olav V, wearing a general's uniform and walking with his son Prince Harald and daughter, Princess Astrid to a memorial service. The service is for his father Haakon VII. According to the attached press release this is the first time Olav appeared in public as the monarch. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information

Olav V of Norway, 1957-1991
Astrid, Princess, daughter of Olav V, King of Norway, 1932-
Harald V of Norway, 1937-
Haakon VIII, King of Norway, 1872-1957

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