 Owing to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname "Folkekongen" ("The People's King").In a 2005 poll by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Olav was voted "Norwegian of the Century".Olav was born Prince "Alexander Edward Christian Frederik" in Appleton House on the royal Sandringham Estate, Flitcham, United Kingdom.