Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway

Quick Facts

Full Name	Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway
Occupation	Regent
Date Of Birth	Jul 20, 1973(1973-07-20)
Age	51
Birthplace	Oslo
Country	Norway
Horoscope	Cancer

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway Biography

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway is one of the most popular and richest Regent who was born on July 20, 1973 in Oslo, Norway. Haakon is one of two siblings, Princess Martha Louise (born 1971). The Norwegian constitution was amended in 1990 to grant absolute primogeniture to Norway’s throne. This means that regardless of gender, the eldest child takes precedence in the succession line. However, this was not done retroactively as Sweden did in 1980. This means that Haakon still has precedence over his older sister. As a great-great grand-grandson to Edward VII, he is also in line for the British throne.

He was also a part of the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. The opening ceremony at Lillehammer was 1994 saw the Crown Prince and his father play roles. The King opened the Games. However, the Crown Prince lit a cauldron to pay tribute to his grandfather and father who were Olympians. He was present at the Vancouver opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Haakon married a commoner and single mother Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby on 25 August 2001, at Oslo Cathedral. Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark was the best man. When the engagement between Crown Prince Haakon and Høiby was announced, many Norwegians felt that his choice of wife was inappropriate. This was primarily about her being a single mother, but information concerning her involvement in the rave scene in Oslo, which included a significant drug- subculture, also added to the controversy. In addition, the father of her child was convicted of drug-related offences. In a heartfelt press conference before the wedding the bride explained her past, saying among other things that her youthful rebelliousness might have been stronger than most young people. The issue of Mette-Marit’s past is an ongoing discussion in Norwegian public discourse.

From 25 November 2003 to 12 April 2004, Haakon was regent during the King’s treatment for cancer and the subsequent convalescence period. Likewise, Haakon was Regent from 29 March 2005 until the King had fully recovered from the heart surgery he underwent on 1 April. This period ended on 7 June.

Haakon was married to Mette-Marit Hoiby in 2001. They have two children. His older sister is Princess Martha Louise. Haakon was named crown prince in accordance to Norway’s agnatic succession. His father Olav V died on 17 January 1991.

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway Net Worth

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway is one of the richest Regent from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Haakon was born at The National Hospital, St. Hanshaugen in Oslo on 20 July

1973. He is the only child and younger of Crown Prince Harald, Crown Princess Sonja, and was named Haakon. His father, King Olav V, was his Norwegian monarch. He was born Haakon Magnus at birth. It was also stressed that he would be known as Haakon in the announcement. His paternal great grandfather, King Haakon VII and his maternal uncle Haakon Hraldsen were his parents. Haakon, who was just 17 years old, lost Olav his grandfather on the 17th of January 1991. This led to his father becoming King Harald V. He also became crown prince.

Haakon, Crown Prince Norway (Norwegian pronunciation, [‘ho;kUn]; Haakon Magnus; 20 July 1973) was born to King Harald V, Queen Sonja and is the sole son and heir apparent of the throne.

Haakon has served in the Royal Norwegian Navy, where he undertook his first- level officer’s education at the Norwegian Naval Academy. This was then followed with a year aboard missile torpedo boats and other vessels. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley in 1999. Haakon later attended lectures at the University of Oslo and took the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ civil servant introductory course in 2001. He completed his education in 2003 at the London School of Economics, where he was awarded an MSc in development studies, specializing in international trade and Africa.

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Who is Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway Dating?

According to our records, Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway married to Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway. As of December 1, 2023, Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Haakon, Ranked on the list of most popular Regent. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway celebrates birthday on July 20 of every year.

What happened to King Haakon of Norway?

Haakon died at the Royal Palace in Oslo on 21 September 1957. He was 85 years old. At his death, Olav succeeded him as Olav V. Haakon was buried on 1 October 1957 alongside his wife in the white sarcophagus in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Fortress.

Where is Crown Prince Haakon?

Haakon Magnus
Born| Haakon Magnus of Norway 20 July 1973 The National Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Spouse| Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby ​ ​ ( m. 2001)​

Is there a crown prince of Norway?

Learn all about Haakon Magnus , the 48-year-old Crown Prince of Norway. He is the great-grandson of Norway’s first king in the modern era, and first in line for the throne.

How is King Harald of Norway related to Queen Elizabeth?

King Harald and Queen Elizabeth are second cousins. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom are the great-grandparents of both the Norwegian and British monarchs.

What does the name Haakon mean?

Haakon, also spelled Håkon (in Norway), Hakon (in Denmark), Håkan (in Sweden), or Háukon or Hákon, is an older spelling of the modern Norwegian form of the Old Norwegian masculine first name Hákon meaning “ High Son ” from há (high, chosen) and konr (son, descendant, kin).