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First official photo of Norway's new King and his daughter
The Norwegian throne was transferred directly to Crown Prince Haakon VIII following the death of his father, King Harald V, on August 28, 2026, ending his 35-year reign as heir apparent. Haakon is considered the fourth king of Norway since its independence from Sweden in 1905, succeeding his father according to the constitutional inheritance system. Traditional coronation ceremonies were not required; instead, simple constitutional procedures were carried out to ensure the continuity of authority, with the official transfer of the throne being confirmed at a Council of State meeting and then ratified by Parliament. Haakon inherited the throne based on the primogeniture rules, which had been amended in 1990 to give priority to males, making his daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, the heir apparent—potentially the first reigning queen of Norway since the Middle Ages if she ascends to the throne. Haakon belongs to a new generation, raised in an environment committed to equality, with a diverse military and academic background. His marriage to Mette Marit from the general public sparked some controversy but eventually became one of the most prominent royal pairings. He is part of a royal family with extensive ties across the European royal networks. His accession marks the beginning of a new era for Norway’s monarchy, while maintaining the continuity of traditions and the constitutional system.
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