Norwegian order of precedence


The Norwegian order of precedence is the hierarchy of officials in the Government of Norway used to direct seating and ranking on formal occasions, decided by the King, which came into effect from 1 July 1993.
I.
The President of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Chief of the Supreme Court, the Vice President of the National Assembly and members of the Cabinet with spouses have, in the Royal Court, rank and seat second to the Royal Family and foreign royal and princely persons. Following these, the Lord Chamberlain, ambassadors of foreign powers, the presidents and vice presidents of the Lagting and Odelsting with spouses.
II.
Officials of the Court have rank and file as such:
  1. The Mistress of the Robes - with generals
  2. Marshal of the Court, Cabinet Secretary - with lieutenant generals
  3. Chamberlain, Directors of the Royal Administration, the Royal Household and the King's and the Crown Prince's attendant staff - with major generals.
  4. Members of The Civil Staff - with brigadiers.
  5. Dames of the Court - with colonels
III.
Bearers of The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav's Grand Cross with collar have rank and seat directly after the Mistress of the Robes. Bearers of the War Cross with sword, the Medal for Outstanding Civic Achievement, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav and the Royal Order of Merit's Grand Cross have rank and seat before Marshals of the Court and Cabinet Secretaries.
IV.
Civil servants in the State's employment have same rank and seat as dignitaries of the court of the same rank, after seniority. Unranked spouses follow the rank of the ranked spouse.
V.
Those by court employed who are given an honourable discharge keep their position's title and rank.
  1. The King and Queen
  2. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess
  3. The President of the National Assembly
  4. The Prime Minister
  5. The Chief of the Supreme Court
  6. The Vice President of the National Assembly
  7. The Members of the Cabinet:
  8. #Minister of Finance
  9. #Minister of Agriculture and Food
  10. #Minister of Foreign Affairs
  11. #Minister of Research and Higher Education
  12. #Minister of Local Government and Regional Development
  13. #Minister of Defence
  14. #Minister of the Environment and International Development
  15. #Minister of Trade and Industry
  16. #Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion
  17. #Minister of Transport and Communications
  18. #Minister of Justice and the Police
  19. #Minister of Culture and Church Affairs
  20. #Minister of Health and Care Services
  21. #Minister of Government Administration and Reform
  22. #Minister of Petroleum and Energy
  23. #Minister for Children and Equality
  24. #Minister of Education
  25. #Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
  26. The Lord Chamberlain
  27. Ambassadors of foreign powers
  28. The Mistress of the Robes - with generals
  29. Bearers of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav with collar
  30. Bearers of the War Cross with sword, the Medal for Civil Accomplishments, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav and the Royal Order of Merit's Grand Cross
  31. Marshal of the Court, Cabinet Secretary - with lieutenant generals
  32. Chamberlain, Directors of the Royal Administration, the Royal Household and the King's and the Crown Prince's attendant staff - with major generals.
  33. Members of The Civil Staff - with brigadiers.
  34. Dames of the Court - with colonels