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On Monday, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway turns 53, after a period of crises that have characterized the Norwegian royal family. Now, court experts are praising him for how he has handled the media storm. “He is very clearly the anchor of the Norwegian monarchy right now,” says Ebba von Sydow.
When he came into the world, the Norwegians breathed relief. The monarchy finally had a male heir who guaranteed continuity. Half a century later, Haakon symbolizes the stability of an institution hit by the worst year of its recent history.
Today, Monday, the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon will 53, a great celebration will probably be missing.
The future king looks back on difficult weeks, but is optimistic. On Monday, Crown Prince Haakon becomes 53 years old, probably celebrated only in a small circle.
Crown Prince Haakon is celebrating his 53rd birthday today – and this in a year that has put his resilience to a real test. While Norway is still cheering about the success of the 2026 World Cup, the Royal House is simultaneously struggling with a series of crises: health problems with King Harald V. (89) and Queen Sonja (89), the lengthy recovery process of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (52) after a lung transplant – and especially the ongoing law…
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