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Facts

Also Known As King Haakon Magnus
Born July 20, 1973 (age 53) • Oslo • Norway
Title / Office king (2026-), Norway
Notable Family Members spouse Mette-Marit, queen of Norway • father Harald V

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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway wearing a blue suit and light blue tie, with short brown hair and a trimmed beard, photographed indoors in 2019.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 2016
Crown Prince Haakon, 2021
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