Norway's Crown Prince Haakon steps into royal role after father's passing
Following the death of King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon is set to become Norway's next king, inheriting a monarchy that has faced a difficult year. His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, underwent a lung transplant in June and has been linked to past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, while her son received a four-year prison sentence for rape. The succession comes as the royal family deals with these personal and public challenges.
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