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Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-08-28 · via The Guardian

Norwegian monarch's death triggers succession dispute over Epstein correspondence

King Harald V of Norway passed away at 89 in an Oslo hospital, prompting Crown Prince Haakon to ascend the throne. Haakon's wife, Mette-Marit, had exchanged letters with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, fueling recent controversy. The palace confirmed the king died peacefully on the morning of August 28.

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