Remembering the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden on June 07,1905

 

The dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden was carried out by the Storting (Norwegian parliament) under the House of Vernadotte  on June 07,1905

After some months of tension and fear of war between the two neighbouring nations, negotiations between the two governments led to Norway's recognition by Sweden as an independent constitutional monarchy on October 26,1905

On that date, King Oscar II renounced his claim to the Norwegian throne, effectively dissolving the United Kingdom of Norway and Sweden

 This event was quickly followed by Prince Carl of Denmark's accession to the Norwegian throne on 18 November the same year, taking the name Haakon VII

The coronation of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud took place in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on June 22,1906