Support for the Norwegian monarchy has seen a significant decline, falling to a record low of 60%, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by Norstat for NRK. Just a month prior, support stood at 70%, which then dropped to 66% two weeks later. This trend highlights growing dissatisfaction or ambivalence towards the monarchy among the Norwegian populace, which may prompt discussions about the future of the royal institution in Norway.

Interestingly, while the overall support for the monarchy is decreasing, King Harald himself enjoys a high level of personal popularity, scoring an impressive 9.2 out of 10 as a representative of the royal family. He is set to turn 89 years old, and his charm and long-standing presence have seemingly insulated him from the fallout facing the monarchy as an institution. In contrast, his son Crown Prince Haakon received a rating of 7.9, while Crown Princess Mette-Marit experienced a drastic drop from 7.4 to a low of 3.7 over the past year and a half, suggesting that individual members of the royal family may be experiencing differing levels of public support.

This ongoing decline in support for the monarchy may have significant implications for the future of the institution. As public attitudes shift, discussions about the relevance and role of the monarchy in modern Norway could gain traction, especially if younger generations continue to express skepticism towards traditional institutions. These trends warrant the attention of both royalists and republicans alike, as the monarchy's fate increasingly hangs in the balance in the eyes of the Norwegian public.