31.08.2026 15:31
After the death of King Harald V of Norway at the age of 89, the throne changed hands. Harald's 53-year-old son became the country's new monarch under the title 'King Haakon VIII', while his wife Mette-Marit became Norway's new queen. Earlier, Marit's connection to Epstein, who died while being tried on charges of running a prostitution network involving underage girls, had come to light, and it was determined that she had stayed in his home for days.
Norway's new queen, Mette-Marit, has once again drawn attention following the change of throne in the country. The fact that Mette-Marit's past connection with Jeffrey Epstein has come to light was one of the most striking details of the new era.
METTE-MARIT IS NOW NORWAY'S NEW QUEEN
A new era began in the Norwegian Royal Family following the death of King Harald V on August 28. While Harald's 53-year-old son ascended to the throne with the title of "King Haakon VIII," Crown Princess Mette-Marit became Norway's new queen. Following the change of throne, the Jeffrey Epstein connection in which Mette-Marit's name was previously involved has also come back into the spotlight.
CONNECTION WITH EPSTEIN HAD BEEN REVEALED
Mette-Marit's name had previously been on the agenda when her connection with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed. Epstein was found dead in prison while being tried in the USA on charges of establishing a prostitution network involving underage girls. The revelation of Mette-Marit's connection with Epstein and the determination that she stayed in his home for days had been a long-standing topic of discussion in Norway.
ASCENDED TO THE THRONE WITH THE TITLE "KING HAAKON VIII"
Following the death of King Harald, his 53-year-old son ascended to the Norwegian throne with the title of "King Haakon VIII." Norway's new king, Haakon, stated that he would uphold his father's legacy and serve his country in the best possible way. Thus, following the 35-year reign of King Harald V, a new era began in the Norwegian Royal Family.
FINAL FAREWELL TO KING HARALD ON SEPTEMBER 9
In a statement from the Norwegian Royal Family, details of the funeral program for King Harald V, who died at the age of 89, were also announced. A funeral ceremony for Harald will be held at Oslo Cathedral on Wednesday, September 9, at 1:00 PM local time. It was stated that some roads in Oslo would be closed to traffic due to the ceremony, which is expected to be attended by numerous officials. It was also reported that the King's body would be available for public viewing at the Royal Palace starting tomorrow.
WILL BE BURIED IN THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM
Following the funeral ceremony, King Harald V's body will be taken to the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Fortress and buried. Harald, the son of King Olav V, was born on February 21, 1937. After his father's death in 1991, Harald assumed the title of king and remained on the Norwegian throne for 35 years. As the national mourning period following Harald's death continues in the country, memorial services for the king have also been held in churches.