Concern for sick King Harald: Crown Prince Haakon has to take over. As of: February 4, 2024, 4:55 a.m By: Susanne Kröber CommentsPressSplit Norway's Kingharald doesn't want to abdicate early, but now a respiratory infection has put him out of action.

Crown PrinceHaakon (50) represents his father. Mette-Marit recently traveled to Cairo to give the opening speech for guest country Norway at the international book fair.