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World · Europe · published 2026-08-28 · via France 24

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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