JUNE 1905,
PARLIAMENT DISSOLVE THE UNION BETWEEN SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
THAT SAME YEAR, THE PEOPLE DECIDE FOR THE CONTINUITY OF THE MONARCHY.
PRINCE CARL, FROM DENMARK, IS CHOSEN KING OF NORWAY.
POLITICAL POWER RESIDE IN GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT.
THE KING WILL HAVE JUST A REPRESENTATIVE ROLE.
NOVEMBER 1905,
THE YOUNG PRINCE COMES TO COUNTRY LIKE KING HAAKON VII, OF NORWAY,
TOGETHER WITH HER ENGLISH WIFE, THE QUEEN MAUD.
IN YOUR ARMS, SHE CARRIES YOUR ONLY SON,
THE PRINCE HERED OLAV.
Legend - Frederic -
APRIL 8, 1940. SKAUGUM, ASKER.
I got you!
Grandpa, let go!
Can you help me? Do you find them?
- Here they are! - You stole it!
- You got caught first. - He only helped an old man.
- No, I want to hide. - The rules are these.
- Rules are idiots. - Listen... I'm going again.
Ten!
- Ragnhild, come on, fast! - Nine!
- Father... are you here? - Eight!
Seven!
- Did anything else happen? - I just wanted to see the kids.
- So you did not know? - You know what?
Of the ship that was torpedoed in Lillesand in the morning.
A dozen people rescued. All German soldiers.
They're here, Dad. You are here now.
And the Prime Minister does not want to go against
your own Foreign Minister.
Nygaardsvold is strong enough.
He does not want to negotiate with anyone.
There is no mobilization, it all depends on Koth.
And what do you want me to do? Say "The King commands"?
Show them how far we can go.
Five!
And how far is it?
How far are you willing to go?
Something our opinion should serve.
Let's watch it all without lifting a finger. Is it the plan?
- Hi, Dad. - Hi.
Nico is on the phone.
Will it freeze here? _ don't want to come in and get warm?
The children wanted to leave... Four!
And you need to go to the doctor see your back soon.
- What do you mean? - Your back.
With all that's happening.
We can not be on the wrong side in this war.
THE KING'S CHOICE.
APRIL 8, 10PM. GERMAN EMBASSY, OSLO.
- News from Norsk Telegrambyrå. - Anneliese, the news!
She's already sleeping. The news...
As announced by British radios this morning,
French and English warships
have installed 3 minefields in Norwegian waters,
in Stad, in Bud by Hustadvika and in Vestfjorden.
Reuters has clarified today, in London,
that the operation was completed in one hour.
What is it saying?
That France and England have mined the coast
to prevent shipping of ores.
Like this? I can not imagine the Norwegians...
90 to 100 German warships were spotted
in Storebælt and Kattegat, heading north.
For the most part, armed trawlers and defense ships,
but also ships large.
Messages from Stockholm speak on 50 warships.
APRIL 8, 23:30 PM. FORCE OSCARSBORG, 28 KM TO SOUTH OF OSLO
Colonel, foreign ships are arriving by Færder.
Rauøy and Bolærne reported fighting.
Turn off the lights at the fort.
Ask the Superintendent in Drøbak
to evacuate all from Hallangspollen to Hvidsten.
We only have contingent for cannon 1.
Spread both cannon and call non-combatants.
We did not hear from Oslo.
No one made any decision.
We don't have orders to shoot, Colonel.
I want everyone available and ready for the fight. Now.
So here we are, in Oslo. No war...
I get letters and my orders from Berlin, but we are here.
I don't know what else I can...
- Heil Hitler! - Heil Hitler!
Ambassador...
- The time has come. - For what?
APRIL 9, MIDNIGHT. REAL PALACE, OSLO.
I'm waiting to speak with my brother, King Christian.
Yes... but then you need to find it!
Yes, I can... I hope! I've been waiting for 15 minutes.
Your Majesty, Minister Koht phoned.
Asked to inform which ships crossed the Oslo fjord.
Your Majesty, we need to go to the basement.
No... I will not be a prisoner in my own home.
Larsen! Binoculars for Eriksen.
The only thing to do is to give them the pen,
then they sign the memorandum of voluntary cooperation.
Keep this in mind.
They will face this as an aggression.
Then you need to convince them that it is not.
They sacrificed a lot to maintain neutrality.
Norway is the main target, because of the shoreline.
And not least because of of iron ore.
The fonts we can get by occupy them are immeasurable.
Prepare to load!
Come on, load it.
Load this. Faster!
Colonel, cannon 1 and 2 ready.
Great.
Filtvet reported a ship with lights off.
They think it was German.
They would not see. They would not see even on a clear night.
Start speeding up the lighthouse towards Drøbak, Sødem!
Good.
APRIL 9, 4:20 AM. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, OSLO.
Good evening, Minister Koht.
Mr. Bräuer.
On behalf of the German leader,
I bring this offer to the Norwegian government.
What is this, ambassador?
We came to defend Norway from the British invasion.
All we hope for in return is that there is no resistance.
I know a Foreign Affairs Minister and an Ambassador
can make a deal about it here and now.
I need to discuss with the government.
Then I hope.
The government is here, in the cabinet next door.
Captain Andersen wants a categorical order
about whether to fire torpedoes against the invading ship.
Kopås reported the silhouette of a large ship.
Colonel?
Færder and Bolærne reported fights.
The ships are coming at low speed, without flashlights.
They are warships, you can bet we will shoot!
All ready!
This war...
between Germany and England.
It will become the most absurd war you can imagine.
Can only end in mutual destruction.
Sødem! The distance!
- Sødem? - The orograph says 1800 meters.
Too far away! They just passed for Småskjær.
Let's wait for confirmation of Kopås.
We don't have time. Set to 1,200 meters.
- Distance: 1,200 meters. - 1,200 meters and decreasing!
- Warning shots? - Without warning. They are enemies.
1,200 meters!
Cannon 2, follow the target!
But, Colonel... and what if we make a mistake?
At my command.
- Fire! - Cannon 1, fire!
- Fire! - Cannon 2, fire!
Where are the torpedoes, Sødem?
Torpedo battery, fast!
Norway is an independent nation.
It would cease to be accepted the German demands.
So the answer is no.
They know what this entails...
Your own leader said:
"A people surrendering to a foreign attack,"
"does not deserve to live."
We will not bow down voluntarily.
Your Majesty, pardon. The Prime Minister on the telephone.
Thank you.
The energy has returned, thank God.
Speak louder, Nygaardsvold.
Said we were invaded! An attack was repelled,
But President Hambro thinks it best to leave the city.
An extra train will leave da from Østbanen at 7am.
APRIL 9, 6:20 AM. OSLO.
Are you ready?
The car is waiting, we have to go.
- Is there more? - Yes, yes...
Come on.
The Chief Justice Wedel Jarlsberg
will find Your Majesty on the train.
Will not you come?
I'll be where Your Majesty needs it.
- Ready to serve. - That's good...
- What about children? - In the car. Everyone is here.
I forgot my glasses.
I put it in your suitcase, Your Majesty.
I forgot my diary, too.
Also in the suitcase, Your Majesty.
Father...
I have to go to the bathroom.
Just because we have to leave does not mean we will not be back.
- Good morning, Torp. - Your Majesty.
Although not there a good morning.
Due to the situation, an extra train was put to Hamar.
- Grandpa! - Hey, little buddy, you came!
Let's move on. It's the second car.
- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Peder. It's good to see you.
Likewise.
- Peder, how's it going? - Your Highness, good of you.
- Dad, why did not Ording come? - He needs to be in the service.
- Hi, Peder. - Your Highness.
Looks like children liked it.
I think we're going to the cabin.
The important thing is that the family get together.
Did you hear anything, Peder?
I spoke to Foreign Minister
German ships were seen in all major ports.
Across the country.
Is there any diplomatic contact? Is it possible to trade?
I think we should trust
this will be solved by Koht and the Government, Olav.
I agree that it should be like this.
Your Majesty and family should not lose their freedom.
But we know there is an invasion and occupation...
The Government wants a second meeting
as soon as we get to in Hamar.
Everyone is on the way, some by car, others here on the train.
The President of Parliament is controlling everything.
I suggest that we trust it. Hambro knows what he does.
He seems to be the only one involved in this, right now.
Get away from the windows! Lower, everyone, please.
- What happened? - Quickly. They are airplanes.
- All together, on the floor. - Children! Olav...
Where are they?
There...
It's okay with the kids.
Everyone should get off the train. Now.
- Alright. - Now, come on.
- Here, Your Majesty. - Children?
I take care of them...
- Run! Run! - Around here!
To the Underground! All for the underground!
Your Majesty, come on.
Calm... everything is fine.
Diana, contact Minister Koht.
Say we need to talk about new negotiations.
No one thought to tell me about this plan?
There is nothing wrong with the plan. It's from Führer himself!
- How's it going? - Well. Why?
- Are you sure? - Yes...
Diana, what about Koth?
It is not. Has the Government been transferred?
- What? Where? - They did not say.
Wait here.
Please don't touch this. Excuse! Don't go up.
Glad you got the Piglet.
I can not hear. What is he saying?
He said he wants to come back home.
I want it too.
Tell him we'll be home soon.
We'll get home soon...
- Did he say anything? - He said "Yes, sir!".
Does he speak another language?
Do you speak other languages or only English?
He speaks Danish, Swedish,
English and Norwegian.
Danish, Swedish, English and Norwegian?
And the language of the pigs.
Language of the pigs too? I guess I don't know that.
APRIL 9, 11:10 PM. STATION HAMAR 126 KM TO THE NORTH OF OSLO.
Nygaardsvold! On here! Can I take a photo?
Your Majesty, welcome to Hamar.
Thank you. Prime Minister. Hambro.
Your Majesty, I heard that the trip was troubled.
Yes, we can say yes.
President. The trip was well organized.
- Thank you, welcome. - Any news?
Germans control most of large cities.
Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim...
The ministry was evacuated.
Some went home and others are coming here.
We're trying to retake the control. I'll know more soon.
Has Oscarsborg sank a war ship on his way to Oslo?
Yes, they saved us, but the fort is under air raid.
We have to understand that Oslo is now lost.
Where's Our Army?
We send orders for mobilization.
- How? - By letter.
- By letter? - We were caught by surprise.
Surprise? Do you think everything was a surprise?
I want to emphasize that our belief in neutrality remains clear.
We are confident that new negotiations will come.
What if they don't come?
They will come. I have already met the whole of Parliament.
I know the German Ambassador, Curt Bräuer.
She is a supporter of Norwegian neutrality.
- And we want to trade? - Parliament will discuss this.
We are here in the city, in the Festiviteten theater.
I have other news that can be quite nasty.
Your brother, King Christian,
delivered to Denmark at 5am this morning.
If it helps, it did not have much choice.
No, it's likely that does not help.
"Surprised," did you hear that?
We are depending on a miserable letter
because they did not mobilize, we will pay for eternity.
Let the Government make your proposal, right?
But we need to be able to trade on our own terms!
Let me speak with General Laake.
Or Ruge, to speed things up a little bit!
Have you gone crazy?
The Royal Family Trading by Government Back?
Some military still will be able to hear us.
We don't need to cause discord now.
Think of those of Parliament who have often supported us.
So why are we here if they don't want to be with us
and disagree of everything they do?
Don't you understand anything?
Always complicates everything!
Your Majesty. Sigrid Sælid. Welcome to the Sælid farm.
Thank you for receiving us so suddenly.
I need to get some rest. Can I have a radio in the room?
Let's arrange.
Rest!
We take Oslo.
All entrances and exits of highways.
With less than 50 men.
Good. But then it all went well?
It was a massacre, ambassador.
Against our comrades and the "Blücher", pride of the Führer.
The Government escaped, you noticed?
We have come to protect the Norwegians and are thus received.
They would fight against anyone. To them, we are invaders.
Let me negotiate. Contact the Government before further losses.
When General Falkenhorst arrives tomorrow,
Norway will be in our hands, from the King to the smallest farmer.
I have parachutes ready.
If Today's Deals Fail,
I put them in action.
Today? The Government is hidden...
Then find them. Or we will find.
Oslo was declared today in a state of defense.
Total evacuation will occur in Oslo and Aker,
but no one should go to the districts
around the Oslo fjord.
Those who were notified by letters at the door of the house...
Luggage: Nothing but of carry-on luggage,
that fits above or below in transports.
- Prime Minister. - Your Majesty.
Does the Government have any determination?
No.
But I made a personal decision, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, President...
There are a few moments...
I handed over to His Majesty, King Haakon VII...
My resignation as Prime Minister,
and at the same time, my renouncement to this Government.
I'll be brief, because we have a lot to do.
As King of Norway, I can not do much more
than accepting the resignation to the Government.
But not now...
The President of Parliament, Hambro, has decided
don't accept the waiver, a decision that I support.
It's not time for negotiations behind closed doors
or agreements between small groups.
It's time to be frank with each other,
and I will be totally frank with you.
People chose them to sit here and guide them,
both in light, and in times of darkness.
Therefore, the resignation to the Government will not be accepted,
not when people feel so strongly
the need of someone to govern them.
Your Majesty, honorable House, we will continue.
The German envoy asked to resume negotiations
based on documents sent to us this morning,
to which we said "no".
It seems like more people are convinced that everything has changed.
With the uncertainty that has spread, misconceptions with the mobilization
and the taking of Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Narvik,
many see it as something bleak.
But I don't share of this opinion.
Despite this, a majority still wants.
Let us resume negotiations immediately.
- Negotiations about what? - Your Highness?
Forgiveness President, but what has changed since last night?
I share Parliament's opinion.
I am a man trading.
But I need to ask the Government or Prime Minister,
what do you think has changed since last night?
- What do we have to offer? - Minister Koht.
Your Highness. President.
Much has changed in the last few hours.
We lost control of large part of the country.
We are under attack.
But we still have our freedom.
We have an independent government and we have the support of the people.
The Government wants to continue negotiations,
in the hope of a cease fire.
If we get a solution,
not different from Denmark, that just said "yes",
then the Government will be in favor.
This would save many lives.
If the Government wants to negotiate, I will be happy to support.
The resignation of the Prime Minister was a gift from heaven.
Hambro can lead us!
Instead of sitting down with a government in ruins...
Instead of criticizing the whole time, try to learn something.
We have to stay together. We have to support the Government.
This is not about your personal desire.
What do you really need from me for?
You will be the next king. I need to behave as such.
We told them that we should mobilize.
That war would hit us. And see now!
- Enough to be afraid to fight. - Don't Call Me Fearful
just because I don't embark on your capricious plans.
We can not risk everything like this. Don't you understand that?
Olav...
APRIL 9, 6:40 pm. MIDTSKOGEN 27 KM EAST OF HAMAR.
Guys, come down!
Get Alive!
Here it is!
When you need something, is always in the last place...
- Where is Spiller going? - I don't know.
And who is the captain?
Where does Spiller go, and who is the captain?
For Hamar.
That was Captain Walther. "Excellent soldier. Parachutist."
- What are you going to do in Hamar? - What do you think?
You know I expect the answer from Minister Koht.
You have your orders and I have mine.
I only get orders from Berlin.
Oslo Police Superintendent , Kristian Welhaven.
- Good afternoon, Superintendent. - Ambassador.
The Norwegian Government reported...
said they intend to continue negotiations.
But all hostilities should cease, immediately.
One moment, Superintendent...
Did you hear? You should stop the action against Hamar now.
It does not work. They received the order and left.
Then hold them.
- I can not. - Can not or will not?
Stop!
Stop! Stop the cars!
Superintendent... wait!
Wait, Superintendent...
I could not stop the soldiers, but I want to negotiate.
Please highlight this to the Government.
Will this do? Emphasize?
Please wait! Superintendent!
I have a car. I can see it in anywhere, anytime.
Did you understand?
APRIL 9, 7:30 P.M. FARM SÆLID, HAMAR.
We saw you! It was you who threw the snowball!
What did I do? What are you saying? I was not here?
No, it was not.
No, he was sitting here all the time.
Vidkun Quisling, the new leader of the Norwegian government...
Quiet, Harald...
Women and men Norwegians!
Proclamation to the people Norwegian:
After England broke Norwegian neutrality,
mining the waters of the Norwegian territory,
without any resistance
in addition to deaf government protests,
the German government's offer of aid to the Norwegian government,
accompanied of solemn commitment
of respect for our independence...
Sorry. German forces are on their way.
The Government has abandoned Hamar.
In response to the solution of this unsustainable situation,
Government implemented a general mobilization
and gave absurd orders to the Norwegian army
to oppose by force to the armed aid of the Germans.
Even though they escaped,
was an act of frivolity risk the fate of the country.
In such circumstances, it is the duty of the National Union Party
take the power to protect the vital interests of the people
and the safety and independence of Norway.
We are the only ones, by virtue of the national goal exercise,
who can do this and save the country of despair
in which the parties left our people.
The Nygaardsvold Government has walked backwards.
I add that such situation has developed
so that any resistance, will not only be futile,
but will amount to the criminal destruction of life and property.
Every government official or municipalities,
especially army officers,
navy, coast guard and air force,
is obliged to obey orders of the new National Government.
Any defamation will result
in severe punishment to those responsible.
On the other hand, every good citizen
will be treated fairly and considered.
The National Government now takes over,
with Vidkun Quisling as Governor and Minister.
Superintendent Jonas Lie, Minister of Justice.
Dr. Gulbrand Lunde: Minister for Social Affairs.
Vidkun Quisling has just given a coup d'etat.
Norway is at war.
The King and Government are on the run.
They will go through here.
Behind them will follow the German paratroopers.
The Germans have a target and this is the King.
Our task is to bar the Germans.
Let's defend a line from the farm to the forest.
We have a block here. It will be the critical point.
When the Germans come up, we get them.
I want a machine gun in the middle of the path, east of the sty,
and an artillery position located in the forest.
At night we will be at war.
- Understood? - Yes, Sergeant.
- Understood? - Yes, Sergeant!
So come on. Groups of three, mark position there.
Groups of three, next position.
Find boards and blades back there.
- Seeberg! - Yes, Sergeant.
I need help to control the lock.
But Sergeant, I'm ready to fight!
Great. But I need help to command there.
- But, Sergeant... - Seeberg, this is an order.
Diana! Call Berlin, to Minister Ribbentrop.
It can get rid of Quisling.
I know Quisling. An amateur without popular support.
Talk to him. He does not live far from here.
- Who? - Quisling.
I can not! He gave a coup d'etat!
Would ruin all my effort diplomatic.
You are a diplomat, not a soldier.
Don't try to do their work.
Seeberg! Control the traffic a moment!
Stop!
Good afternoon, soldier! I think it's time to salute.
- Good afternoon, Sergeant. - Your Highness.
What's the plan?
Good afternoon soldier.
Good afternoon... King.
I felt like a hare all day. It's good to see a farm.
What is your name, soldier?
Soldier Fredrik Seeberg, Your Majesty.
Please know that I am grateful for what you are doing. All of you.
"All for the King", Your Majesty.
No, Seeberg...
"All for Norway".
This is more my face. That's good.
Yes? Minister?
A few hours were enough for the Government to sue.
- Excellent! - Yes, but...
This Quisling will never be accepted as a leader of the Government.
- We like Mr. Quisling. - We all like it.
But, unfortunately, it has no support,
neither of the people, nor of the King.
Hello? Mr. Minister?
Wait in line, Bräuer.
Yes, I'll wait.
Mr. Minister?
Heil Hitler, my Führer!
Here is Ambassador Curt Bräuer, in Oslo.
We are very satisfied with the situation in the north.
Operation Weserübung was a success.
All right, my Führer. The question is still Quisling...
Quisling is a good man. He's the right man in the right place.
All right, my Führer.
What about the Norwegian Government? They want to negotiate.
But it can be difficult if we insist on Quisling...
Why negotiate with a Government that attacks us
when are we going to ransom them from the British imperialists?
Can you explain this, Ambassador?
No, my Führer. Only thought the government...
Forget the Government. Must negotiate with the King.
Insist on talking to him alone.
Then he will understand the seriousness of the situation.
But on the inside they are preparing for war...
You have the confidence and authority to act on my behalf.
Forget the Government. Talk to the King.
Good luck. We trust you.
Thank you, my Führer.
Heil Hitler!
King Haakon will never accept Quisling.
If I arrive with Quisling, everything is over.
The King is going to your hiding place!
Quisling lives nearby. Talk to him!
What am I going to tell him?
Should I beg on my knees?
If you find it so easy, we can change jobs!
I am a diplomat, work for peace!
What diplomacy? What peace? Stop calling yourself a diplomat!
You work for Hitler. You are a reckless soldier.
Anyone can be a diplomat
with a gun pointed at the interlocutor's head!
Anne...
All in order?
What did Berlin say?
APRIL 9, 9:25 p.m. GAARDER FARM,
ELVERUM, 30 KM EAST OF HAMAR.
I will register for the service.
I'm more useful in field than here.
How can I exhort people to fight if I don't?
If I don't believe it myself?
A soldier stopped us in Midtskogen. What was the name?
- Seeberg. - Seeberg. You spoke to your father.
A boy with a huge helmet , full of weapons.
Very young!
How can I look you in the eyes, take your hand, greet you,
if I don't give the same that it? By country!
By the people...
Märtha, I need to be able to look me in the eye and say I did everything.
It was only too fast.
We talked about it in winter.
Yes, we... I know.
But a lot has happened since last winter.
What about us?
You will be together.
What about you? What do you think of this?
Your Majesty, if you can give a word...
Our main goal should be to keep children safe.
They, the Crown Prince and the Prince Harold under one roof,
this is not justified.
We can not separate them now!
Your Majesty, we have to take the children to the border.
I can not leave Norway.
We can not leave Norway! Not now.
We will not do this.
Peder is right.
Harald is important.
And you too will be less vulnerable. You two.
We need to separate. You two get together.
I take the children to Sweden.
Dad?
No, who's there?
Listen...
will we go out and see if there is any animal on the farm?
Has Piglet ever tried to ride horses?
Have you seen it? They are not as big as the real horses.
Here you sit better when driving, right?
- What is it? - Grandpa, when are we going home?
- I don't know. - Dad!
Märtha and the kids need to go. The Germans are coming.
We have to go. Come on, Harald, let's go to the car.
- What happened? - Fast. There are many.
- Where are we going? - You're going to travel with Mom.
The Germans passed for Hamar.
They advanced more than we thought.
They are arriving at the blockade, 3 km from here.
We leave as soon as the princess and the children get in the car.
Your Majesty, they are closer than we thought.
My kitty!
- Grandpa... - Get in the car.
See! Protect Harald, understood?
- What did he say? - Said "Yes, sir!".
- I love you. - Be careful...
See you soon...
Go... no, stop!
Right. Now go!
Your Majesty!
I swore it would never happen.
I would never leave them like this.
That you never did.
No...
No, I know that.
- Different from others... - Leave your mother alone.
She did her best.
You have to stop it.
- With what? - You have to stop saying that.
That she did the best she could.
That was there for you, that you tried. She did not do that.
Fled on horseback to England as fast as he could.
She was already missing!
And don't say she was there for me, because...
You were the one! You were there.
You and the nanny.
Now I stay here,
while Märtha and the children go to Sweden.
On that day, in 1905, when we got here...
We arrived by ship.
We suddenly become King and Queen. And Crown Prince.
There were people for everything. They waved, greeted excitedly.
You were not much older than Harald is now.
You wore a white dress that your mother chose.
Looked like a little girl.
And I loaded it all the time.
Because I was so scared. And agitated.
It said all the time: "Dad, I want to go home."
And I...
I had been chosen. I was chosen.
You had no choice.
I chose for you.
And I still regret it for that.
- If you want something different... - No, I...
dad, I never said I wanted something different.
I just don't want to be the king that you are.
They want us to stop in Nybergsund.
We can spend the night there.
It is close to the border with Sweden.
Is anyone here?
Good evening.
Do you speak German?
Yes.
I am Ambassador Curt Bräuer. Who are you?
Waldemar Johansen, office manager.
Good. You can help me.
I have an important message for King Haakon.
I can not contact the King. Talk to someone in the castle.
I am at the top of German diplomacy.
Get in touch with the King and the Government.
It's a matter of life or death!
Is not it a little late? Their shots have shattered us.
I'm alone here.
You dare to talk negotiations after making this impossible!
Believe, I want to help your country.
I will do anything to prevent war and negotiate a solution.
I have permission from the Führer to to suspend hostilities,
but I need to find King Haakon.
So, please help me do this!
APRIL 10, 00H30. MIDTSKOGEN.
- I heard you speak German... - Yes.
That's good. It might be nice to have him around, if...
- Is that okay with you? - Yes.
No fire here.
- Good evening. - See you later.
- They accepted. - Really?
I'll meet the King at noon. With one condition.
May the mobilizations stop. I promised them.
- It will not happen. - Forgiveness?
Walther and Spiller passed Hamar. Soon they will be in Elverum.
Did not you hear me? I have an audience with the King of Norway.
We have reached our goal diplomat, Lieutenant-Colonel.
I have my orders, Ambassador.
The Führer personally ordered to arrange this meeting.
Are you going to want to stop me?
Do your work. If you can, congratulations.
But don't tell me how to do my job!
Good...
Anneliese?
Anneliese, it's me!
Anneliese, open!
Look at the little one!
In position! In position, folks! To your places!
Vestli, see anything?
No. Nothing.
Follow me.
Please be quiet.
Come on, let's get 'em...
- What are we waiting for? - We have to wait for the order.
No conversation.
What are you doing?
- Can I shoot? - Wait for the order!
Fire! Fire!
My God, they are much more than us!
- Seeberg! This way! - Seeberg, your position is there!
Protect yourself!
Pass!
Germans!
Protect yourself!
Come back, Seeberg!
Seeberg! Come back! Seeberg...
APRIL 10, 02H50.
NYBERGSUND, TRYSIL 60 KM EAST OF ELVERUM.
Your Majesty. Your Highness.
I don't know if they already knew, but...
The Germans crossed Hamar.
We have seen the blockade in Midtskogen.
The battle should already have begun.
Okay... thank you.
Welcome, Your Majesty. Around here.
Need to wake up, Seeberg!
We have to help you!
- Indent! Back off! - Wait, wait...
What about Seeberg!
We can not leave you here alone!
- Vestli, let's go back! - I'm staying here with Seeberg!
- Vestli, let's go back! - No, I'll stay here!
You are a civilian! Can you repeat?
Say "I'm a civilian!" Say!
Say this when they get it! Vestli, let's go back.
- No! - Vestli, let's go back!
Wait... his name is Fredrik.
Don't leave it behind!
Hands Up!
Open space. Move it!
Do you speak German?
Please reply.
Where were you going?
Do you have tanks? Military weapons?
Where is the King?
What about the Government?
We have little ammunition and many casualties.
We will not find anything here. We need reinforcements.
Battalions...
- Two hundred... and more... - What did you say?
- Machine guns. - Battalions?
Let's go.
For the cars! Withdrawal!
Battalions?
But here at the farm no more?
APRIL 10, 08:10 AM. NYBERGSUND, TRYSIL
No, we can not continue!
A few hours ago they tried to reach us
and His Majesty the King.
And now they want to send my father to meet the Germans!
Alone!
I don't understand how they still need to discuss this!
And with Quisling in Oslo...
Maybe they want to discuss about a new Government,
and Quisling's resignation.
Forgiveness Prime Minister, but are just tempting phrases.
I would never ask this to the King if it was not needed.
But the Government and I believe that trading is the only option.
I would like to agree with you,
but we did all we could to negotiate.
And what was the answer? Violence! They attacked us!
No...
Send to me.
They requested the King in person. Alone.
They broke the ceasefire,
and you're going to send my father straight to the lions' lair!
This is crazy! We have to be able to fight for something!
We have to put an end to this nightmare!
It can calm the situation if we go together
with King to meet the Germans.
If we don'thing, I fear that the carnage will be worse.
Your Majesty...
Dad, there will be another opportunity. Certainly.
I think we'll avoid bloodshed if we trade.
Can I talk to my father alone, please?
- Yes, of course. - Gentlemen, let's get out.
Alright?
Dad?
All in order?
If you can avoid several casualties going against the German,
I will do it.
- But father... - I'll go there.
We can ask him to come here.
We combine a neutral location and bring it to us.
You can not ask for to Elverum. It's not right.
Even Koht promising, you don't have to go.
I strongly advise you not to go. It could be a trap.
You said you would have fulfilled your duty.
This is my duty.
If this is how it should be, if...
If I am the last card, then so be it.
- It will be my last attempt. - There are other solutions.
Yes, always. There are always other solutions.
But are they correct?
You should not be like me.
You must be yourself.
And when you become a king, you will think about what you should be.
Dad, if you go, at least I should go along.
You know you can not.
Be ready, in case something happens.
Yes...
What do you hope to accomplish with this?
Do you really think the King will accept Quisling after yesterday?
I don't take this on my cover.
Misery causes others to respond.
Think about your family. Have not suffered enough?
Let me bring the King.
- Just tell me where it's hidden. - Keep your men away.
Let's play by my rules in the next few hours.
- What do we have to lose? - We will not negotiate, but take.
You are not the only one going for Elverum.
Keep an eye on the sky.
You never know what can fall in your head.
I'm coming. If all goes well, I will come back at night.
How's it going?
I'm going to travel.
And I'm going to take Clara with me.
Where to?
Home.
I have no words to say how sorry I am, Anneliese.
Please forgive me.
Could you forgive me again?
- Ambassador, - I'm coming.
- The car... - I'm going, I already said!
I'm so sorry for what happened.
Please forgive me.
Forgive me.
Who we have here?
See you soon, dear.
Your Majesty, we still have half an hour.
I can not stay here.
Can I ask to enter in the car, for safety?
- Let's just go. - As you wish.
Øyvind, we're ready!
Dad! No need to go yet.
If something happens...
there are a number of practical questions you need to know.
- Peder knows everything. - I know these things.
You can not be alone. Keep Märtha by your side.
If something happens, you need someone to trust, to love.
Protect children.
All for Norway... right?
GERMAN-NORWEGIAN DICTIONARY
"Your Majesty..."
"Your Majesty, is an honor."
APRIL 10, 12H30. ELVERUM PUBLIC SCHOOL
- Your Majesty. - Mr. Koht.
Mowinckel. Sundby...
- So, here it will happen. - What?
- This is where it will happen. - Yes, we can say...
We can arrange a room for you
and tell you when the messenger arrives.
Very well.
See.
- Exit. Get out of the car. - What did he say?
- Take it... - Ask what he wants.
Only him!
Go back inside. I talked to him.
Only you.
Sorry, time is running out. If you please...
Shut the fuck up. Sorry, it's important...
Forgiveness... do you understand German?
Do you understand German?
- No! - I am the German Ambassador...
Yes?
- Should we make more coffee? - No, I think it's fine.
Your Majesty, there is something wrong.
It's only late.
Are you sure about this?
As sure as it was the Germans would not invade us.
- I think we have to cancel. - Take it easy.
Your Majesty, let's leave.
- I can not open it. - See...
Your Majesty.
- I need air. - On here. You can open it with this.
- They are coming. Is ready? - Yes, let's go.
I will go down and receive it.
- Minister Koht. - Dr. Bräuer.
- Pleasure. - Welcome.
Your Majesty, is an honor.
- My Lord. - Thank you.
- Mr. Lykke and Mowinckel. - Good morning.
I heard that Her Majesty understands German.
If allowed, I would appreciate it if we continued in German.
Unfortunately, I have not been there so long time in Norway.
Well... after a conference with the German Führer,
I was allowed to trade directly with Your Majesty.
With all due respect,
the conversation was scheduled between me and His Majesty.
- Is that correct? - He did not understand.
Let's solve it.
This issue will be discussed only with the present Government.
I wish gentlemen are here as witnesses.
Unfortunately I must insist, Majesty. They are orders from the Führer.
Just Your Majesty and my humble person.
It is important that Government be represented.
He wants us to leave the place.
Well, then we quit.
Your Majesty.
Mr. Bräuer! We will do as you wish.
Yes. Gentlemen, let's retire.
I was pleased to meet Your Majesty on another occasion.
Don't know if Your Majesty can remember?
For me, at least, was a great day.
You should know that the Führer greatly esteem Your Majesty.
And Your brother.
I nurture great respect for the kingdom of Norway
and by the monarchy, as an institution.
But, currently, we have control of the country.
The official government has no power. Quisling has it.
And it is the Führer's wish that it remain so.
The agreement the Führer wishes to sign with Your Majesty
remains the same, but with Quisling as Prime Minister.
Your Majesty, can I speak frankly?
I fully understand that a solution
so comprehensive can not be so filed.
I have great respect for Your Majesty, but not for Quisling.
Instead, I share of Your disdain for it.
You are a miserable creature that has interfered with the negotiations.
But he has a reputation in Berlin. Even Hitler knows who he is.
So I asked this meeting, eye to eye.
I am ready to submit an alternative proposal.
The agreement remains the same, without mentioning Quisling.
I give you my word, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty signs here and now,
and Quisling will disappear quickly.
I'm running a big risk.
Hitler wants Quisling, but before you do.
I am so convinced of this that I am risking my career.
Your Majesty understands what I am saying?
I mean, my German?
Do they expect a yes or no? Here and now?
Well...
The offer will not be repeated. You can save Norway.
Become the hero of the country! The King of the People!
Did you know that in the whole history of Norway,
I was the first king elected by the people?
Norway is a democracy.
The people choose. The people are heard and respected.
I would neglect all this if I gave you an answer now.
The destination of our country is not decided in a room,
eye in the eye.
The decision must be made by the whole people.
I have a lot of respect for Your Majesty's attitude.
But if you say "no," people will die. It's that simple.
The young Norwegians will lose life in a meaningless war.
Want this in your consciousness?
Have the blood of men and Norwegian women in the hands?
Your Majesty...
I have a 9 month old daughter, born in Norway.
The last thing I want is for her to grow up amid the war.
Please sign, here and now.
Income to Norway.
Make like your brother in Denmark who barely fired a shot...
You dare to teach me something about my own brother!
About my family!
Who do you think you are?
A messenger, Your Majesty,
who wants the best for Norway and believes in a peaceful solution.
The Peace Dove itself, is what you are!
A negotiator among all war merchants.
But the dove of peace would not ask to surrender our country.
This arrangement...
It's not a better dot than Hitler!
Majesty, this agreement is valid here and now.
Let's bring the Foreign Affairs Minister again.
For the Government will be a step the front, if you understand me...
I don't know what they talked about while we were away,
but the Government of Norway is ready to negotiate,
as soon as we know the conditions.
It will not happen without the signature of the...
- Koht, what is it? - I said we can negotiate.
Could you kindly sit down...
Dr. Bräuer, could we continue in English?
First, you can negotiate with us.
I can not trade. I have express orders from the Führer.
And if I disobey, the act will be invalidated.
Please, Mr. Bräuer, we have authority.
- We are the Government. - I have to say good afternoon.
Dr. Bräuer, we need to continue to talk.
No. I'm sorry.
Dr. Bräuer, please...
I look forward to the Government's response until the evening.
Mr. Koht, I'm sorry.
That left a great impression on me.
Responsibility for what would happen to the people and the country
if the German demands were rejected by me.
It's a heavy responsibility.
So heavy that I can not support it.
It is the Government that has the decision,
but my position is clear:
I can not accept the German demands.
Would be contrary to everything I think is my duty as King,
Since I arrived in the country, almost 35 years ago.
I can not exceed the line.
I don't want to overtake the line.
I don't want this to be essential to the Government.
But I have carefully tested myself...
and weighted my position.
And I can not name Quisling,
that I know not to have any confidence of the people.
Government should decide for accepting
the demands of the Germans,
and I totally understand...
the reasons why do it,
in view of imminent danger in which we are
and because of the large number of young Norwegians
that will have to sacrifice their lives in the fight...
You should choose to make such demands,
then there is no other way for me...
but abdicate.
For me and for my house.
> I understand. Thank you.
APRIL 11, 05H. FARM HEGGEMOEN, TRYSIL
APRIL 11, 5:40 PM. NYBERGSUND, TRYSIL
Dad, come on!
To the forest!
Come on. Around here...
- Come on! - Come on, go on.
To the forest!
Your Majesty!
BOMBINGS ON ELVERUM AND NYBERGSUND HAD
DIRECT CONSEQUENCES IN THE KING'S CHOICE.
34 PEOPLE LOST THERE LIFE IN ELVERUM.
THERE WERE NO DEADS IN NYBERGSUND.
ON APRIL 11, NORWAY COME INTO WAR WITH GERMANY.
CURT BRÄUER HAD BEEN SENT TO THE EAST BORDER,
WHERE DURING THE WAR.
HE WAS CAPTURED AND APPRISED BY THE SOVIETIANS FOR 8 YEARS.
HE DIED IN 1969.
BIRGER ERIKSEN AND THE COMMANDER ANDREAS ANDERSSEN
WERE AGRESSED WITH THE WAR CROSS,
THE COUNTRY'S HIGHEST CONDECORATION.
BIRGER ERIKSEN DIED IN 1958.
FREDRIK SEEBERG WAS LOCATED 2 MONTHS LATER
IN AN ELVERUM HOSPITAL
BEFORE HE JOINED THE FINNISH RESISTANCE.
HE CURRENTLY LIVES IN DRAMMEN.
PRINCESS MÄRTHA AND HER CHILDREN FLED TO THE USA,
WHERE THEY REMAINED UNTIL THE END OF THE WAR.
ON JUNE 7, 1940, THE KING AND THE PRINCE WERE EXPULSED FROM THE COUNTRY.
3 DAYS AFTER FORCES NORWEGIAN CAPITULATES.
FROM LONDON, THE KING AND PRINCE COLLABORATED
WITH OPPOSITION GROUPS SPREADED BY COUNTRY.
THE KING'S NEGATIVE WAS
A SINGLE INTERVENTION IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS
HE REMAINS A FIGHTING SYMBOL
FOR A FREE NORWAY, DEMOCRATIC AND INDEPENDENT.
ON MAY 8, 1945, GERMANY CAPITULATED.
IN LONDON KING HAAKON EXPECTED TO COMBINE
WITH PRINCE HARALD AND THE REMAINDER OF THE REAL FAMILY.
TOGETHER, THEY RETURNED TO NORWAY.
Yes?
He's here. Are you ready?
Harald, come on.
Come on! Come on!
Glad to see you! "Let me see you. " Good morning, my boy!
KING HAAKON VII DIED IN 1957, AGED 85 YEARS.
SINCE THEN OLAV V REIGNED UNTIL HER DEATH IN 1991.
HARALD V ADOPTED THE SAME MOTTO AS WAS CHOSEN BY HIS FATHER AND GRANDFATHER:
'EVERYTHING FOR NORWAY'.”...