Haakon VIII of Norway was crowned at 53 as the new king of the Nordic country at a time described as thorny for the Norwegian monarchy, although the most difficult moments may already have passed. The new monarch chose to maintain for his reign the same motto used by Harald V: "Everything for Norway".
The new king carries with him a history of family turbulence that has marked the Norwegian royal house. However, until the date of his coronation, Haakon VIII played a secondary role in the monarchy, not being the protagonist himself of the scandals that have shaken the royal family.
The main family problems are related to his wife, Mette-Marit, whose precarious health forced her to undergo a lung transplant. This health situation has been generating concern and public scrutiny around the Norwegian royal family.
In addition to his wife's situation, family conflicts also involve Marius, Mette-Marit's eldest son, who has been associated with the controversies that have marked the royal house during the previous reign.
