# Who is Norway’s new King Haakon VIII?

https://mins.news/en/item/35558

- BBC News, 2026-08-28 10:37 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp841114eg6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Haakon VIII has inherited Norway’s throne after the death of his father, Harald V, adopting Harald’s motto, “Everything for Norway.” Having increasingly acted as regent in recent years, he takes over a monarchy facing scandals while his daughter Ingrid Alexandra becomes crown princess and heir.

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