politics
King Haakon’s controversial marriage, convicted stepson, and clairvoyant sister
Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII of Norway after the death of his father(Image: Getty Images)
TL;DR
- King Harald of Norway has died at age 89, succeeded by his son Prince Haakon, now King Haakon VIII.
- King Haakon's marriage to Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby was controversial due to her commoner status, past relationships, and her son Marius Borg Høiby's father's criminal record.
- Marius Borg Høiby was convicted of two counts of rape and other charges, receiving a four-year prison sentence.
- Queen Mette-Marit was implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, claiming she was manipulated and deceived by him.
- King Haakon's sister, Princess Martha Louise, relinquished royal duties to pursue a career as a clairvoyant and spiritual healer.
- Princess Martha Louise is engaged to Durek Verrett, a self-proclaimed shaman and conspiracy theorist, whose wedding rights were sold to a magazine, causing controversy.