Haakon Viii
In short
Haakon VIII is the King of Norway, having ascended the throne on 28 August 2026. He is currently in the news following an emotional official trip to Narvik where he spoke about his late father, King Harald V.
Who they are now
He is the reigning monarch of Norway and the son of King Harald V and Queen Sonja. He represents the fourth generation of the House of Glücksburg in the Norwegian royal family.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he recently became emotional during his first official trip as monarch while paying tribute to his late father.
An example of their work
He performed the state opening of the 171st session of the Storting, Norway's parliament, in early October 2026. This was his first time opening parliament following his father's death.