# King Harald’s death puts focus on Norway’s future king

https://mins.news/en/item/35386

- France 24, 2026-08-28 08:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/king-harald-s-death-puts-focus-on-norway-s-future-king

> King Harald’s death has shifted attention to Crown Prince Haakon, who is expected to become Norway’s next monarch after a turbulent year for the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit had a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny over reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son received a four-year prison sentence for rape.

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