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2026-08-28 -Obits-

King Harald is dead at 89: Norway's monarch passes away after hospital stay as King Charles pays tribute to his cousin

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1 MULTIPLE CHALLENGES

Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, married to Haakon and who becomes the new queen, is facing intense scrutiny for her friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a relationship for which she has apologised.

Her son Marius Hoiby, born from a relationship predating her marriage ⁠to Haakon, was found guilty in June of two out of four counts of rape and one count of domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial. Both he and the prosecution have appealed the sentence.

Two days after Marius was convicted, the palace said Mette-Marit had undergone a successful lung transplant, without specifying when the procedure took place.

After several weeks of recovery in hospital, she returned home and celebrated her silver wedding anniversary with Haakon in August.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-28 14:00|| 2026-08-28 14:00|| Front Page Top

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