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Norway Welcomes King Haakon VIII After King Harald V’s Death at 89
Following King Harald V’s death at 89, his son Haakon became Norway’s new king, continuing a legacy of public service and strong ties to Israel. Haakon, who has expressed personal struggles with royal life, supports his family amid recent controversies.
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What happened
- 01King Harald V died at 89; his son Haakon became King Haakon VIII of Norway.
- 02Queen Mette-Marit and daughter Ingrid Alexandra, heir apparent, assume royal roles.
- 03Haakon trained as a naval officer and holds degrees from Berkeley and LSE.
- 04He has served as a UN goodwill ambassador focusing on poverty and climate issues.
- 05Haakon has longstanding ties to Israel, attending Holocaust commemorations and supporting Jewish causes.
- 06The king avoids political disputes, focusing on unity and combating antisemitism and racism.
He maintains a symbolic role focused on unity and tolerance, while Norway’s government retains control over foreign policy.
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