King Harald comments on the abdication: Haakon and Mette-Marit on hold. As of: February 2, 2024, 7:21 p.m By: Susanne Kröber CommentsPressSplit Will King Harald of Norway follow the lead of Queen Margrethe of Denmark and hand over the throne to Crown Prince Haakons and Crown Princess Mette Marit? “I stick to what I have said all along: I have sworn an oath to Parliament and it is valid for life,” said Norway’s king.