Fast forward to the Middle Ages, when the Norwegian royal family was all about power struggles and dramatic battles. It was like a real-life Game of Thrones, with kings and queens vying for the throne and occasionally getting beheaded or exiled. The most famous king of this era was probably Haakon IV, who ruled for over 40 years and was known for his wisdom and bravery.
In the 14th century, the Norwegian royal family got a bit of a shake-up when the country entered a union with Denmark and Sweden. This meant that the Norwegian king had to answer to the Danish and Swedish monarchs, which was a bit of a bummer for the Norwegians. But they didn't let it get them down, and they continued to have their own strong and independent royal family.
