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Norway's new King Haakon, popularface of shaken monarchy

As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's King Haakon is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.

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France 2428 Aug 2026, 07:51 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readEuropeWorld

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Norway's new King Haakon, popular face of shaken monarchy

As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's King Haakon is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.

This report is published with credit to France 24. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on France 24 →

Source: France 24. Published 28 Aug 2026, 07:51 am.

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