Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father Harald’s death
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- Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII of Norway following the death of his father, King Harald V. Ingrid Alexandra is now the heir.S1
- Norway has a new kingS2
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Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father Harald’s death
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII of Norway following the death of his father, King Harald V. Ingrid Alexandra is now the heir.
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Published Aug 28, 2026
What to know
- Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII of Norway following the death of his father, King Harald V. Ingrid Alexandra is now the heir.S1
- Norway has a new kingS2
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