Background
As head of the House of Wedel-Jarlsberg and a descendant of Johan Caspar Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg, he was a count (lensgreve, ie "feudal count"), a title recognised under Danish law, and was a Stamhusbesitter of Jarlsberg.
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He graduated as an officer in 1897 and became the King"s adjutant in 1913.
Career
He was Lord Chamberlain for King Haakon VII of Norway from 1931 to 1945 and as well one of the King"s closest confidants for over thirty years. He was appointed Chamberlain in 1925 and Second Court Marshal in 1927. He became First Court Mashal and Lord Chamberlain in 1931.
During the Second World War, he left the country with the royal family and accompanied Crown Princess Märtha to the United States.
In 1945, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Olav. They were the parents of Feudal Count Johan Caspar Herman Wedel Jarlsberg (1902-1970), Owner (Stamhusbesitter) of Jarlsberg Countess Harriet Celine Wedel-Jarlsberg (born 1908-2001), married Ambassador, candidate.jur.
Peter Martin Anker (1903-1977) Countess Hedevig Wedel-Jarlsberg (1913-1996), married candidate.jur. Per Christian Cornelius Paus (Chief Executive Officer of Ole Paus).
Baron Carl-Fredrik Wedel-Jarlsberg (1916-1994).
