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Did Haakon VII interfere much in politics?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only on Tuesdays

  • Only during wartime

Answer

Haakon VII, King of Norway from 1905 to 1957, generally refrained from active interference in political affairs. He upheld a constitutional monarchy and respected the democratic processes and decisions of the Norwegian government and parliament. While he played a symbolic and unifying role as head of state, he primarily focused on representing the nation, rather than exerting political influence or intervening directly in political matters.
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