King Harald the fifth is dead. He dies on Friday at 89 years. He is very popular with the people. Harald is sick for a long time. He has problems with the blood and the heart. Since 1991 he is the king of Norway.
His son Haakon is now the new king. He is 53 years old. He calls himself king Haakon the eighth. In Norway the next ruler is boss at once. Haakon must take an oath on the constitution. That is an important promise.
Haakon is married to Mette-Marit. She is now the new queen. Mette-Marit is very sick at the lung. The family has hard times. Her son Marius is punished in prison in June. He is violent against women.
The people in Norway like their new king Haakon. He is modern and athletic. He works for the climate. Haakon studies politics and trade. He helps his father for a long time with the work.
