Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?

NYT World Friday 28 August 2026, 09:31 UTC By Lynsey Chutel 1 min read

Key Points

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in 2024. As heir to the throne, Haakon has spent a life carrying out royal duties, and increasingly took on a more central role as his father’s health deteriorated.

Haakon (PERSON) Norway (LOCATION) Crown Prince Haakon (PERSON)

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