King Harald's father was Olav, a four-letter name. Olav was the King of Norway from 1991 to 2005 and was the first king of Norway since 1905. He was also known as Olav V and was the son of Haakon VII, who was the first king of Norway after the country gained independence in 1905. Olav was a popular monarch and was known for his commitment to democracy and human rights. He was also an avid outdoorsman and was known for his love of skiing and sailing.