RoyalsCrown Prince Haakon celebrates 53rd birthday privately
Haakon of Norway turns 53 today. The royal family congratulated him in the morning with public wishes and a new photo. He will spend his special day in a private setting.
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Crown Prince Haakon
Born: 20 July 1973
Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne and the son of King Harald V. He has two children with his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Most recently, the legal troubles of his stepson Marius Borg Høiby made headlines surrounding the Norwegian royal family.
Also known as: Prinz Haakon, Haakon von Norwegen
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RoyalsNo Appeal Filed: Marius Borg Høiby Allowed to Leave Prison
The prosecution is waiving an appeal: Marius Borg Høiby is allowed to serve his pretrial detention at home in Skaugum effective immediately, wearing an ankle monitor. He returns home on the same day his mother Mette-Marit was discharged from the hospital.
RoyalsRelief in Norway: Mette-Marit has left the hospital
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from the hospital following her lung transplant. A months-long rehabilitation now begins. Crown Prince Haakon shows relief.
RoyalsCrown Prince Haakon gives hopeful insight into Mette-Marit's condition
During his stay in Miami, where he watched the World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England, Crown Prince Haakon also spoke about Mette-Marit. Things are "getting better and better now" after the lung transplant. Meanwhile, the Norwegians are preparing to welcome home their soccer players.
RoyalsNorway loses to England: How the royals cheered along
It was a historic match for the Norwegian eleven in the World Cup quarterfinal. Crown Prince Haakon didn't want to miss this either and flew to Miami. There, however, he witnessed the defeat, while British heir to the throne William had reason to rejoice at home.
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World Cup Quarterfinals: These Royals Are Cheering On-Site
In the quarterfinals of the World Cup, some royals will be cheering on their teams at the stadium - while others will stay away for now.
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For Norway's World Cup triumph: First pictures of Mette-Marit after surgery
For the first time since her lung transplant, a photo of Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been published. The Norwegian court showed the Crown Prince couple on Monday morning on Instagram - intently in front of the television during the match between Norway and Brazil.
RoyalsMarius Borg Høiby Does Not Appeal Pre-Trial Detention
Marius Borg Høiby remains in pre-trial detention for now. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit accepts the latest detention order and is not filing an appeal, as his attorney confirms.
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After Mette-Marit's Lung Surgery: Her Children Celebrate at the World Cup
While Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit recovers from a lung transplant, two of her children are following the World Cup in the USA. Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus watched the 3-2 victory against Senegal at the stadium.
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Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus travel to the USA for the World Cup
Just days after Mette-Marit's lung transplant, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus return to royal duties. The siblings will travel to the USA early next week to cheer on the Norwegian national team at the World Cup.
RoyalsShe has a new lung: The long ordeal of Mette-Marit
Since 2018, it has been known that Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is seriously ill. Since then, she and her family have endured a great deal.
RoyalsPalace announces: Crown Princess Mette-Marit has a new lung
The Norwegian Palace has confirmed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a new lung. The transplant proceeded "successfully".
RoyalsDue to Mette-Marit's Health: Haakon Cancels Additional Appointments
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled several official appointments at short notice. The reason is his wife Mette-Marit's health condition. The Crown Princess is on the waiting list for a lung transplant.
RoyalsFour Years in Prison for Marius Borg Høiby: Palace Remains Silent
The Norwegian Palace has stated in emails to various media outlets that it will not comment on the verdict against Marius Borg Høiby.
RoyalsAfter the verdict against Marius Borg Høiby: What happens next
Norway awaited the verdict against Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby with great anticipation. Following Monday's announcement, the question now is whether he will appeal. Additionally, his defense attorneys announced they will once again request his release.
RoyalsCrown Prince Haakon: Another Appointment Canceled Due to Mette-Marit
Crown Prince Haakon has skipped another appointment. He wants to be there for his seriously ill wife Mette-Marit.