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

https://mins.news/en/video/35394

- France 24 English, 2026-08-28 08:55 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpf0LttFf1Y

> Following King Harald’s death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is expected to become Norway’s next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent 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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