Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death
Summary
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway became King Haakon VIII following the death of his father, King Harald V. His oldest child, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is now the heir to the throne. The Norwegian monarchy is mostly symbolic, and King Haakon will work to maintain its stability and popularity.Key Facts
- King Harald V of Norway died recently, making Crown Prince Haakon the new King Haakon VIII.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Haakon’s oldest child, became the heir to the throne.
- Norway’s monarchy dates back to the ninth century and was restored by popular vote in 1905.
- The royal family has mostly symbolic power; the Norwegian parliament holds political power.
- King Haakon stepped in as regent during his father’s health decline in recent years.
- Norway’s royal succession was changed in 1990 to favor the firstborn child regardless of gender but not retroactively.
- King Haakon has a political science degree and a master’s in development studies.
- He has a background in the navy and diplomatic training and enjoys sports and music.
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