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Norway's King Haakon ascends throne amid family legal issues

Norway's new monarch, King Haakon, ascended to the throne following his father's passing, with Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra now the heir apparent. Born Haakon Magnus in 1973, he received a varied education, including studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and the London School of Economics, alongside naval service. His personal life has faced scrutiny, particularly concerning his wife Mette-Marit's past and his stepson's legal troubles. AI

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Norway's King Haakon ascends throne amid family legal issues

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Who is King Haakon? What to know about Norway’s new monarch

    Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s king on Friday after the death of his father Harald. Here are some ⁠facts about the new 53-year-old monarch. Early years The new king was born Haakon Magnus on July ⁠20, 1973, and went to a state primary school, as is expected of royals in the …