Norway's monarchy regains public support as new king and queen assume the throne

After King Harald's passing, his son Haakon VIII and his wife Mette-Marit were installed as Norway's new monarchs. The couple inherited a series of controversies, including the queen's documented interactions with the convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son Marius Borg Høiby for violent crimes. Additionally, Mette-Marit has been battling worsening lung fibrosis, culminating in a lung transplant earlier this year.

Nevertheless, sentiment toward the monarchy has improved, with recent surveys indicating a rise in support for retaining the institution and growing acceptance of the queen in her role. Observers note that the king appears confident and steady during public appearances, while the queen has reemerged in the public eye following her medical procedure. The royal family's future outlook seems increasingly positive amid the shifting public mood.