https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-harald-v-of-norway-popular-monarch-who-married-an-oslo-shop-girl-for-loveContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-harald-v-of-norway-popular-monarch-who-married-an-oslo-shop-girl-for-lovehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-harald-v-of-norway-popular-monarch-who-married-an-oslo-shop-girl-for-love#u55699Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:11:38 +0000King Haakon has become the new monarch of Norway following the death of his father, King Harald V. The transition occurs as the nation mourns and royal family members carry the late king's coffin to the Palace Chapel. While King Haakon has paid tribute to his father, the succession is marked by tension. Queen Mette-Marit notably withdrew from her husband's swearing-in ceremony at the last minute, and questions persist regarding the new crown's stability.Why it mattersKing Harald V was a popular figure known for marrying an Oslo shop girl for love. The monarchy now faces a period