Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in as regent as King Harald remains hospitalized, placing the heir to the throne at the center of royal duties during a difficult moment for the family. Haakon has served as regent since August 17, when his father was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
His new responsibilities were on full display at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where Haakon presided over a military ceremony and greeted the crowd from the palace balcony as the Royal Guard and its band performed below. The appearance came at an especially personal time for the crown prince, just after he and Crown Princess Mette-Marit marked their…
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