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Norway has a new king as Haakon takes the throne after King Harald V’s death

Norway Enters a New Royal Era After Succession

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Norway has a new king as Haakon takes the throne after King Harald V’s death

With the death of King Harald V on 28 August 2026, a new royal era is underway in Norway. He was followed as King Haakon VIII by his only son, Crown Prince Haakon. This transition was automatic due to provisions in the Norwegian Constitution that determine the order of succession.
 

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