For example, Crown Prince Haakon, who is next in line for the Norwegian throne, isPrincess Anne’sgodson.
But being connected to the British monarchy isn’t the most interesting fact about the Crown Prince’s life.
He is the only son of King Harald V and Queen Sonja.
He has one sister, Princess Martha Louise, who is two years his senior.
Growing up destined to take the throne did not get in the way of Haakon’s early years.
In an interview with theNRK, the Crown Prince recalled still being able to enjoy being a child.
His parents slowly eased him into his future responsibilities by having him attend and participate in royal functions.
Growing up, his status as the crown prince didn’t go unnoticed.
Haakon wouldn’t mention his royal status at school, but unsurprisingly, people found out regardless.
There were instances where upperclassmen would kick around his lunchbox for him to chase (viaNRK).
Thankfully, he had someone in his corner.
He admits that to this day, he still has a tricky relationship with his title.
Being destined for the throne makes it difficult to know what people’s real intentions are.
Haakon was able to enjoy day-to-day life blending in with the rest of the crowd.
It was his first order of business upon arriving, and he enjoyed every minute of it.
Only his closest friends knew that he was the crown prince of Norway.
To Crown Prince Haakon, the University of California Berkeley was a melding pot.
In 1999, the Crown Prince completed his bachelor’s degree in political science.
In the case of Crown Prince Haakon, his heart wanted Mette-Marit Tjessem Hiby, now known asPrincess Mette-Marit.
“You notice when Mette enters a room.
When they met, Hiby was a single mother.
Though that could be a deterrent for some, it drew the prince even closer to her.
On paper, Princess Mette-Marit didn’t have the best credentials for a future princess.
However, Prince Haakon’s love did not waver.
The couple eventually moved in together and later announced their engagement after a year of dating.
The public was not pleased due to her possible history of drug use.
“My youth rebellion was much stronger than many others.
That resulted in me living quite a wild life,” Princess Mette-Marit admitted, perBBC.
He has never had a royal title, nor any official duties despite being part of the royal family.
With that, his official page on the royal family’s website was also removed.
Next in line is Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
The Crown Prince gushed to the press at the arrival of his firstborn child.
Since its inception, the foundation has focused on uplifting the youth of Norway through various initiatives.
They felt that the word “dignity” was something that transcended universally in a divided world.
He is vocal about his love of the outdoors and shares this love with the rest of his family.
So much so that he was appointed as the Royal Patron of the Year Outdoor Life in 2015.
He travels often to find modern solutions to climate change and to actively bring attention to the topic.
“I think it’s fantastic to be a small part of that journey” he continued.
“I would have been a professional surfer on world tour.
Since then, he’s become quite skilled at the sport.
In 2017, he brought the European Surfing Championship, Eurosurf, to Norway.
During his opening speech at Eurosurf 2017, he explained his fascination with the sport.
“Surfing has fascinated me since I was a little kid.
“For me, this is not only a sport.
It is my favorite way of being in nature, submerged in the elements.”
After 11 years of operation, the school closed down due to financial problems.
Critics also frowned upon her use of the title of princess for profit.
In 2022, Martha Louise would relinquish her role as a royal patron to avoid controversy.
However, she still maintained her title of princess at the request of the king.
The King’s health has been deteriorating since 2003 when he was diagnosed and operated on for bladder cancer.
Two years later, he underwent surgery for a heart valve transplant which was replaced again in 2020.
The King has remained firm on his decision not to abdicate.
The book offers a deeper insight into the mind of the soon-to-be king.
Overall, the book has received positive remarks.
Literary critic Jonas Hansen Mayer had high praises for the book in his review forNRK.
To Mayer, the Crown Prince and stli produced an excellently written original biography.
After reading it, Mayer believed that the future of Norway was in good hands.
This access resulted in a book with a comprehensive rundown of the Crown Prince’s life.
