1905 Norwegian monarchy referendum

A referendum on retaining the monarchy or becoming a republic was held in Norway on 12 and 13 November 1905. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Storting's decision to authorise the government to make the offer of the throne of the newly self-ruling country. The Storting had wanted to offer the throne to Prince Carl of Denmark, but the prince insisted that the Norwegian people have a chance to decide whether they wanted to retain a monarchy.

1905 Norwegian monarchy referendum
(1905-11-12) (1905-11-13)12–13 November 1905
Do you agree with the Storting's authorization to the government to invite Prince Carl of Denmark to become King of Norway?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 259,563 78.94%
No 69,264 21.06%
Valid votes 328,827 99.27%
Invalid or blank votes 2,403 0.73%
Total votes 331,230 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 439,748 75.32%
Yes
  50%-60%
  60%-70%
  70%-80%
  80%-90%
  >90%

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The proposal was approved by 79% of voters. Following the referendum, the Storting formally offered the throne to Carl on 18 November; Carl accepted, assuming the throne as King Haakon VII. The new royal family arrived in Norway on 25 November. King Haakon and Queen Maud were crowned in a ceremony in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on 22 June 1906. Haakon became Norway's first separate monarch in 518 years.

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