Norwegian royal patronages lapse after change of monarch
Organisations can apply for royal patronage after existing appointments lapse, while King Haakon retains his role with the annual TV-aksjonen charity event.
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Royal patronages in Norway have lapsed following a change of monarch, the royal household said in a statement reported by Dutch news website Nieuws.nl on Friday, 25 September 2026. The household described the move as customary practice. [1]
Organisations and events that previously had a royal patron can submit an application for patronage, and other organisations can also apply. These appointments are generally granted for five years. [1]
An exception is TV-aksjonen, an annual Norwegian charity event: King Haakon remains its patron, the royal household said. [1]
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