politics
Norwegian royal family releases portrait of its new King Haakon VIII
The Norwegian royal family has officially released the portrait of its new King - as the country mourns the passing of their beloved monarch Harald.
TL;DR
- King Haakon VIII's official portrait has been released following his father King Harald's death at 89.
- King Harald, who reigned since 1991, passed away at Oslo University Hospital.
- The new King's reign begins amidst scandals involving Crown Princess Mette-Marit and her son Marius Borg Høiby.
- Mette-Marit faced scrutiny over alleged contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while her son was convicted of rape.
- King Harald had defended his daughter-in-law, emphasizing her early dissociation from Epstein.
- King Charles III expressed his condolences, noting his familial relationship with the late Norwegian monarch.
- King Harald's life was marked by WWII exile and a later controversial marriage to commoner Sonja Haraldsen.
- He represented Norway in sailing at three Olympic Games.