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Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

The Guardian Australia - World · 28 August 2026 at 4:48 pm

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convicted King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today.

King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6.35 am,” the palace said in a statement.

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Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

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