Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII amid family scandals: From Epstein ties to a shaman brother-in-law

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, 53, will ascend the throne as Haakon VIII upon the death of his father, King Harald V, who died Friday at the age of 89. Born at Oslo University Hospital in 1973, his full name is Haakon Magnus, in honor of his great-grandfather, King Haakon VII, and also after a Norwegian saint and martyr. In a poll published last March by the newspaper Nettavisen, nearly 80% of Norwegians said they believed he would perform well or very well as king.

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