Viceroy of Norway

Viceroy of Norway Vice-Konge
Painting of the Norwegian Crown Prince's Crown, by Johannes Flintoe
Residence	The Royal Palace
Appointer	King of Norway
Formation	4 November 1814
First holder	Charles John
Final holder	Gustav
Abolished	30 June 1891
Succession	Appointment

The Viceroy of Norway (Constitutional Danish: Vice-Konge) was the appointed head of the Norwegian Government in the absence of the King, during the era of the Union between Sweden and Norway. The role was essentially the same as that of the Governor-general, which has led to confusion as to who filled which office. Decisive, however, is that the title of Viceroy could only be held by the crown prince, or his oldest son, when he had come of age. Commoners with a similar mandate were merely styled Statholder (Governor-General).

On November 9, 1814, the King appointed Crown Prince Carl Johan to the office, but it was vacated eight days later. Crown Prince Carl was the longest-serving Viceroy, sitting for about a year. The office was vacant most of the time, and it was ultimately abolished on June 30, 1891.