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The King is dead! Haakon VIII is the prince who will replace his father on the throne

2026-08-28 13:16:40Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The King is dead! Haakon VIII is the prince who will replace his father on the

King Haakon VIII has ascended to the throne of Norway following the death of his father, Harald V, beginning a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy. He is the fourth king to rule the modern Norwegian monarchy, which was restored in 1905 after the country gained independence from Sweden.

In his first duties as monarch, Haakon led an extraordinary cabinet meeting, where he proclaimed his royal title and decided to continue with his father's motto: "Everything for Norway."

Haakon inherits a crown that still enjoys widespread support in Norwegian society, but also a royal family that has faced controversy and scandal in recent years. King Harald V was immensely loved by Norwegians and his popularity was also evidenced by the strong emotional reactions of citizens before and after his death.

For Haakon, the main challenge will be maintaining this trust.

As crown prince, Haakon had worked for years with his father and in recent times had taken on more and more responsibility, often serving as regent when Harald was ill or unable to perform royal duties. Harald V himself had considered his son the right person to continue his work.

Norwegian historian Trond Norén Isaksen describes Haakon as a more reserved figure than his father. Harald was known for his charisma and sense of humor, while Haakon is calmer and more analytical. However, in recent years he has appeared more outgoing and has shown more of his personality.

Haakon was born in 1973 and is the youngest child of King Harald V and Queen Sonja. He became crown prince at the age of just 17, following the death of his grandfather, King Olav V, in 1991.

Unlike many members of European royal families, Haakon was initially educated in public schools in Norway. He then served four years in the Norwegian Navy and graduated from the Norwegian Naval Academy in 1995. Instead of following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and studying at Oxford, he went to California, where he studied political science at the University of California, Berkeley.

His personal life has become particularly important to the modern image of the Norwegian monarchy. In 1999, Haakon met Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby at a music festival in Kristiansand. Their relationship caused great controversy in Norway, as Mette-Marit was a single mother and had a past that was considered unusual for a future king's wife.

The couple also faced strong criticism for living together before marriage. Some critics even warned that the relationship could seriously damage the monarchy. But Mette-Marit gradually gained public sympathy, and their marriage in 2001 became a symbol of the changing Norwegian monarchy and its adaptation to modern society.

Haakon and Mette-Marit have two children together, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Ingrid Alexandra, 22, now becomes crown princess and heir to the throne.

However, the start of Haakon VIII's reign comes at a difficult time for the royal family. His wife, Mette-Marit, has faced criticism for her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son from a previous relationship, Marius Borg Høiby, was convicted of rape in a public trial. Høiby has appealed the decision.

The issue has become even more sensitive because one of the women in the court case was raped on Haakon's estate in Skaugum, near Oslo. The royal family has repeatedly stressed that Høiby is not a member of the royal family and has no royal status.

Shortly before Høiby's trial began, documents were released showing Mette-Mari's frequent contact with Jeffrey Epstein. She later apologized and admitted to poor judgment, saying she wished she had never met him.

The situation was further complicated by Mette-Marit's health. She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and, just two days after her son's trial ended, underwent a lung transplant. Doctors have said that the full stability of her condition cannot be assessed until a year after the transplant.

For Haakon, this will be a particularly difficult period. He must support his wife while simultaneously taking full responsibility for the monarchy and trying to maintain the public's trust.

Royal experts in Norway believe that how Haakon and his family handle these issues will be crucial. Transparency and direct communication with the public may be particularly important to avoid speculation.

However, support for the Norwegian monarchy remains generally strong. Haakon has spent much of his life preparing for this moment and has gradually taken on more responsibilities in recent years.


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