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Norway's New King Faces Royal Scrutiny | Charlotte News
Norway’s new King Haakon VIII ascends the throne at 53 after his father’s sudden death, stepping into a role shaped by decades of preparation — including serving as regent during his father’s decline. While Norway’s monarchy holds little formal power, its symbolic weight remains strong. Haakon’s path to the crown was forged through marriage to Mette-Marit, a single mom whose relatable image helped modernize the royal family. But recent turmoil — from Mette-Marit’s claims of manipulation by Epstein to her son’s rape conviction and sister Märtha Louise’s retreat amid scandal — has shaken public…
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