Peder Anker Wedel - Jarlsberg ( 1875 -- 1954 ) served as Lord Chamberlain for King Haakon VII from 1931 to 1945 .
Was one of the King 's closest confidants for over thirty years .
Peder Anker Wedel - Jarlsberg ( 1875 -- 1954 ) served as Lord Chamberlain for King Haakon VII from 1931 to 1945 and was one of the King 's closest confidants for over thirty years .