King Harald V of Norway Dies; Crown Prince Haakon Ascends Throne
Following the death of King Harald V in Oslo, Crown Prince Haakon has ascended the Norwegian throne as King Haakon VIII.
King Haakon VIII
King Haakon VIII becomes King after his father, not his stepson’s, rape conviction. King Haakon VIII ascends throne
Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s King Haakon VIII on August 28, 2026, following the death of his father, King Harald V, after a reign marked by balancing royal tradition with…