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Norway’s King Harald dies as son Haakon VIII takes throne amid royal family scandals
His wife’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son have thrust the monarchy into an unprecedented crisis.
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- Why it matters
- The new king inherits a monarchy already damaged by his wife's reported Epstein connections and his brother's conviction, which may reshape public confidence in the institution during a succession transition.
- Most affected
- Norwegian citizens — Their constitutional monarch has changed during a period of royal family reputational strain.
- Likely next
- Whether the new King Haakon makes a public statement addressing the family scandals or announces changes to royal operations or representation.