# Who is Norway's new king?

https://mins.news/en/item/35326

- Reuters, 2026-08-28 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/who-is-norways-new-king-2026-08-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a913c8b8f085800017b536d

> Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s king on Friday after his father, Harald, died. Here are some facts about the 53-year-old new monarch.

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- [Norwegian Monarchy and Succession](https://mins.news/en/topic/norway-monarchy-succession) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/norway-monarchy-succession.md

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