Norwegian Royals’ Son Emerges From House Arrest to Mourn King

Nigel Waldron / WireImage Convicted rapist and son of Queen Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, Marius Borg Høiby, was allowed out of house arrest three times for goodbyes and funeral arrangements amid King Harald’s death. The 29-year-old visited the late king before his death on August 28. He walked alongside th

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s queen, will be allowed to leave his house arrest for a rape conviction to attend the funeral of King Harald V, police said on Monday.

Crowds gathered with umbrellas and Norwegian flags, standing in the downpour to pay their respects as King Harald’s casket was transported from Oslo University Hospital to the Royal Palace.

People have lined the streets in Oslo as Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89

Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era  AP News

Tens of thousands of mourners have paid their respects to Norway's King Harald V, who died at 89

OSLO, Aug 29 - Norwegians were gathering on Saturday to say goodbye to King Harald in front of the royal palace, where he lies in state, with many well-wishers remembering his sense of inclusiveness and tolerance.

Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palace  Reuters

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.

Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.