King Harald's Death Puts Focus on Norway's Future King
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The central act of succession to the throne of Norway following the death of Harald V will take place in the Cathedral of Nidaros with a solemn ecclesiastical ceremony in which the new monarch will be consecrated.
With the death of King Harald V. a new era begins in Norway. How the succession of the throne changes and which roles the members of the Royal House now assume.
King Harald's death puts focus on Norway's future king
Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, underwent a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny over reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son was sentenced to four years in prison for rape.
King Harald died at the Rikshospitalet in Oslo on August 28th at 6:35 a.m., where he was last treated for a serious health condition. This marks the beginning of a new era for Norway's royal house – Crown Prince Haakon follows his father on the throne.
King Harald sat on the throne for 35 years. His name is in the laws, in the coins and in the metal, and replacing it will take several years.
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