Who is Haakon VIII, the new king of Norway who arrives in the midst of turmoil in the Royal House?
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Who is Haakon VIII, the new king of Norway who arrives in the midst of turmoil in the Royal House?

SIC Notícias28 August 2026 at 16:10

The death of Harald V, at 88, marked the end of a reign of more than three decades in Norway. The monarch's death opened a new phase in the Norwegian monarchy, with the rise to the throne of Haakon VIII, who was 53 years old.

Haakon VIII now assumes the responsibility of preserving the popularity of the monarchic institution in Norway, at a delicate moment for the Royal House. In recent years, the royal family has been marked by various family controversies that shook the stability of the institution.

With this succession, the new king faces the challenge of leading a monarchy that, despite still enjoying significant support among Norwegians, needs to recover internal cohesion and stability within the royal family circle.

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