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Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne

Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne
France 24
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Norway's King Harald V, the country's longest-serving monarch, has died at 89, prompting tributes from across Europe and paving the way for Crown Prince Haakon's ascension to the throne. The royal family now faces renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported past connections to Jeffrey Epstein and her son's rape conviction.

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Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne

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Norway is mourning King Harald V after the country's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 89, with tributes pouring in from across Europe. His death paves the way for Crown Prince Haakon to become king, as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son for rape.

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Source: France 24

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