Haakon IX of Norway (Crown of the Emperor)

Haakon IX was King of Norway from 2011 to 2015, the shortest reign of a Norwegian King since the country gained independence in 1818. Haakon has a strong interest in cultural matters. He also has given patronage to a number of organisations. In 2006, Haakon established Global Dignity with Pekka Himanen and John Hope Bryant. Global Dignity is an independent, non-political organization that promotes the universal right of every human being to lead a dignified life. Haakon ascended to the throne after his father abdicated the throne in 2011.