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King Haakon fights back tears as he reveals what he misses most about his late father, King Harald
Six weeks after King Harald’s death, Norway’s new monarch took his first official trip as king to NorvikBy Maria Loreto
Queen Sonja’s royal status changes after King Harald’s death, but her title comes with a surprising exception
The Royal House now consists of King Haakon, Queen Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.By Daniel Neira
Norway’s Royal family reveals what will change for Queen Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra
The reign of Haakon VIII enters a new era this Friday, October 9
King Haakon's surprise supermarket run delights shoppers in rural Norway
The monarch was photographed at a discount supermarketBy Maria Loreto
King Haakon follows in his late father’s footsteps during emotional outing with Queen Sonja
The symbolism of the moment was difficult to miss.By Daniel Neira
King Haakon takes on emotional role at Princess Astrid’s final farewell
Astrid’s death closes a remarkable chapter in the history of Norway’s monarchy.By Daniel Neira
Prince Sverre of Norway starts college in Lisbon days before Princess Astrid's funeral, and his dorm neighbors have thoughts
Sverre is beginning the next stage of his education at Forward College, where other royal youths have also studiedBy Maria Loreto
Princess Astrid's funeral set for September 23: Who's attending and who's footing the bill
Princess Astrid died two days after she buried her brother, King Harald.By Maria Loreto
King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit step onto the balcony as a new reign begins
The sight marked one of the most memorable moments in a busy couple of weeks for the Norwegian royalsBy Maria Loreto
King Haakon VIII and Märtha Louise: The royal siblings who grew up as heirs to a family ahead of its time
A new era has begun with the new monarch, who keeps Harald V’s personal and institutional legacy close to his heart
King Haakon VIII and Mette-Marit host European Royalty for the first time
Norway’s King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit host their royal peers in Oslo for a private dinner marking the beginning of a new reign.
King Haakon and Ingrid Alexandra emerge as Norway’s new royal team in poignant Palace appearance
The Palace engagements offered another glimpse of the new royal structure that has rapidly taken shape since King Harald’s death.By Daniel Neira
King Haakon rushes Queen Mette-Marit to hospital hours after historic royal moment
King Haakon attended the ceremony with his daughter and heir, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.By Daniel Neira
Haakon VIII swears oath as King before Norway's parliament, with Princess Ingrid at his side, in a historic first
King Haakon VIII and Princess Ingrid make history in NorwayBy Maria Loreto
Queen Mette-Marit skips Haakon VIII's historic oath ceremony after lung transplant setback
Queen Mette-Marit will not be in the room when her husband becomes King Haakon VIII in the eyes of Norwegian law today — a absence dictated not by protocol, but by her lungs.By Maria Loreto
King Haakon VIII delivers moving first address following death of King Harald V: “I’ll miss his laughter"
Norway’s new king, 53, delivered an emotional first address to the nation.
LATEST: Date set for Haakon VIII’s oath as King of Norway following King Harald’s death
The Royal House announced that King Harald V of Norway died Friday at 6:35 a.m.
Haakon VIII, Norway’s new King: The unconventional prince who did things his way
The only son of King Harald was born in 1973 and followed the expected path until he met Mette-Marit, a single mom for whom he put the institution to the test
Crown Prince Haakon becomes regent amid King Harald’s illness
As King Harald remains in the hospital, Crown Prince Haakon takes on a larger royal role while marking 25 years of marriage with Mette-Marit.
King Harald’s latest hospitalization brings major change for Crown Prince Haakon
The latest development comes amid increased attention surrounding the King's health.By Daniel Neira
Haakon and Mette-Marit take a quiet step toward their dream island retreat
The palace insists the project "is not a priority." But on a remote skerry off Norway's south coast, the first shovels are finally moving.By Maria LoretoFancy new neighbors? Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit are renting out two royal estate homes
The future king and queen of Norway's residence has a surprising real estate side hustle that helps cover the upkeep costs at SkaugumBy Maria Loreto
Crown Prince Haakon turns 53: The quiet heir navigating Marius Borg's legal fallout
The future king has found stability thanks to two forces: one institutional and deliberate, the other emotional and unplannedBy Maria Loreto
Crown Princess Mette-Marit smiles in first post-transplant photos with Prince Haakon
A post on social media marks the first time Mette-Marit has been seen since major surgeryBy Maria Loreto
Crown Prince Haakon steps out for rare night off amid Mette-Marit's recovery
Prince Haakon has served as the rock for the Norwegian royal familyBy Maria Loreto
Prince William and Norway's Haakon face the same royal challenge
As Kate Middleton and Mette-Marit face health battles, Prince William and Haakon are redefining what duty means for modern heirs.Haakon's romantic tribute to Mette-Marit after her lung transplant: Her wedding dress returns to the royal palace
As the royal family faces one of its biggest hurdles, the couple prepares to celebrate their 25th anniversaryBy Maria Loreto
Prince Haakon says Norwegian Royal Family is ready for Marius Borg Høiby's verdict on June 15
Marius Borg is the song of Crown Princess Mette MaritBy Maria LoretoCrown Prince Haakon cuts Japan Trip short as Crown Princess Mette-Marit's condition worsens
The Norwegian Royal House has confirmed that Crown Prince Haakon is ending his official trip earlyBy Maria Loreto
Crown Princess Mette-Marit health update: Condition worsens, Crown Prince Haakon says he is 'worried'
The possibility of a lung transplant remains under considerationBy Daniel Neira
The future Prince Haakon didn't foresee: Prince Sverre Magnus joins Norway's working monarchy
Prince Sverre has become a leading figure in his family over the past couple of monthsBy Maria Loreto
Crown Prince Haakon and Prince Sverre board a Viking longship — but storms are gathering over Norway's royal family
Haakon and Sverre boarded the historic Myklebust as their family deals with unprecedented scandalsBy Maria Loreto
Prince Haakon makes it clear there will be no reign without Mette-Marit: 'I always want her on my team'
Mette-Marit's popularity has been waning due to the controversies she's facingBy Maria Loreto
Marius Borg breaks down in tears in court: 'Mom and Haakon have only ever been kind'
Borg stood up for his parents in courtBy Maria Loreto
Prince Haakon breaks silence on Marius Borg Høiby trial as Mette-Marit steps back completely
"Marius Borg Hoiby is not part of the royal family," said his statement. Borg's trial will kick off on February 3rdBy Maria Loreto
Prince Haakon of Norway addresses Princess Mette-Marit’s absence during U.S. visit
The Royal House of Norway is facing various controversiesBy Maria Loreto
Prince Haakon breaks silence on Princess Martha Louise's Netflix documentary, shares royal family's stance
The heir made his first public statements following the documentary's release and the measures the Royal House will be taking in the future.By Maria Loreto
Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit make first public appearance after Marius Borg scandal
The princess' son is accused of 32 crimesBy Maria Loreto