Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links
Summary
King Harald V of Norway died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on August 28 at age 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, became the new king amid recent controversies involving Haakon’s wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, related to her past connection with Jeffrey Epstein.Key Facts
- King Harald V was Norway’s monarch since 1991 and Europe’s oldest reigning king at 89.
- He died peacefully in hospital after treatment for haemolytic anaemia, a condition causing red blood cell destruction.
- Crown Prince Haakon succeeded him as King Haakon VIII.
- Norway’s prime minister expressed sadness and gratitude for Harald’s long service.
- The royal family faces controversy over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's association with Jeffrey Epstein, revealed by US documents.
- Mette-Marit apologized publicly for her friendship with Epstein.
- Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, was sentenced to prison in June for rape and other offenses and is appealing.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit has serious health issues, including a lung transplant in July.
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