Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon after father's death

Crown Prince Haakon is the new king of Norway after the death of his father, Harald V, at the age of 89, on Friday, tasked with the challenge of rebuilding the reputation of the nation's royal family in the wake of recent controversies.

Princess Anne has personal connection to Norway's new King Haakon VIII  GB News

Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, "All for Norway," that dates back to his great-grandfather.

King Harald V of Norway’s deah comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year.

The new king chose the personal motto 'Everything for Norway'

Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.

Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.

The new monarch takes the throne as his wife, Mette-Marit, remains under scrutiny over her links to the convicted sex offender

The new monarch takes the throne as his wife, Mette-Marit, remains under scrutiny over her links to the convicted sex offender

As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's King Haakon is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.

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