Norway prepares for Crown Prince Haakon to become king after Harald V dies
King Harald V has died at 89, setting up Crown Prince Haakon to take the Norwegian throne as the country enters a period of mourning.
Norway is preparing for Crown Prince Haakon to become king after the death of King Harald V, the country’s longest-serving monarch, at 89. The transition follows the king’s death and comes as the royal family and the public mark the end of his reign.
Harald’s role was largely ceremonial, but he remained a central national figure during decades on the throne. His death has prompted tributes from across Europe, according to reports from international media.
Haakon, Harald’s only son, is next in line to the throne. He is expected to assume a symbolic and constitutional role as Norway’s monarch.
The succession comes amid renewed attention on the royal family, including reporting about Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son for rape. Those issues have added to the scrutiny surrounding the family as the country moves into a new reign.
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