<Li> Until a constitutional amendment in 2012, functioned as the formal head or High Protector of the Church of Norway </Li> <Li> Is Commander - in - Chief of the Norwegian Defence Force </Li> <Li> Receives credentials from ambassadors - in - waiting </Li> <Li> Represents Norway during state visits both abroad and in Norway </Li>

Denmark ending its absolute monarchy and adopting a liberal constitution was a direct result of the