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Haakon VIII

King of Norway since 2026

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Haakon VIII is King of Norway. He ascended the throne on 28 August 2026.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Rikshospitalet wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
monarch, royalty wd
Education
Smestad skole, Kristelig Gymnasium, Royal Norwegian Naval Academy, University of California, Berkeley, University of Oslo, London School of Economics and Political Science, John F. Kennedy School of Government wd
Spouse
Queen Mette-Marit of Norway wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (since 28 August 2026 · BS 12 Bhadra 2083 onwards)
  • crown prince (17 January 1991 – 28 August 2026)
  • prince (1973–1991)

Awards wd

  • Annette Thommessens minnepris (2005)
  • Bridgebuilder Prize (2011)
  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎ (1991)
  • Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
  • Order of the White Star, 1st Class
  • Kong Olav V's Memorial medal
  • King Olav V's Jubilee Medal 1957–1982
  • King Olav V's Centenary Medal
  • King Harald V's Jubilee Medal 1991–2016
  • Royal House Centennial Medal
  • Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch
  • Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1991)
  • Order of Stara Planina
  • Supreme Order of the Renaissance
  • Royal Order of the Seraphim (1993)

Questions

When was Haakon VIII born?
Haakon VIII was born on 20 July 1973 in Rikshospitalet.
What positions has Haakon VIII held?
Positions held by Haakon VIII include: Monarch of Norway (since 28 August 2026); crown prince (1991–2026); prince (1973–1991).
Where did Haakon VIII study?
Haakon VIII was educated at Smestad skole, Kristelig Gymnasium, Royal Norwegian Naval Academy, University of California, Berkeley.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Haakon VIII · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q165241 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: King Haakon VIII arrives Stortinget 03 (1x3 cropped).jpg by Birgit Fostervold (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Haakon VIII". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/haakon-viii. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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