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

King Harald's death triggers succession and scrutiny of royal family

Norway's King Harald V, the country's longest-serving monarch, has died at the age of 89, prompting tributes from across Europe. Crown Prince Haakon is set to become king, but the royal family faces renewed attention over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported connections to Jeffrey Epstein and the rape conviction of her son. The succession comes amid these controversies.

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