After King Harald V’s Death, What Comes Next for Norway’s Scandal-Prone Royals?
The succession comes as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny over Mette-Marit's Epstein ties and her son’s four-year prison sentence.
- King Harald died on Friday after 35 years on the throne, with King Haakon VIII officially assuming his role at an extraordinary Council meeting at the Royal Palace.
- Earlier this year, Queen Consort Mette-Marit faced headlines regarding her past association with Jeffrey Epstein, while her non-royal son from a previous relationship stood trial for rape and domestic violence.
- Marius Borg, the son of the Queen Consort, was sentenced to four years in prison following a seven-week trial in June and is currently under house arrest at Skaugum awaiting an appeal decision.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, has become heir to the throne as the family navigates succession and the Queen Consort steps back from duties for health reasons.
- Political editor Kjetil Alstadheim of Aftenposten told CNN the late King's death could help the new King and Queen, as public support often grows when people "gather around the institution.
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King Haakon VIII, the new monarch of Norway, made this Tuesday (1st) the oath of office before the Norwegian Parliament. Haakon, 53, took office after his father, King Harald V, died last week at 89 years and after more than three decades in power. The new monarch was the heir prince of Norway. ☰ Follow the international news channel of the g1 in WhatsApp The new monarch will have among his main tasks to strengthen the monarchy and regain the po…
Haakon VIII Becomes Norway's Monarch After His Father's Death
Norway has a new monarch after the death of King Harald V at age 89. His son, Haakon VIII, now […] The Haakon VIII Becomes Norway’s Monarch After His Father’s Death first appeared on The Blast
Haakon has taken over as king of Norway – after a period of scandals and setbacks within the family.
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