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Haakon (Norwegian: Haakon, Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhôːkʊn]; Haakon Magnus; born 20 July 1973) is King of Norway, reigning since 28 August 2026. He is the only son and second child of King Harald V and Queen Sonja. Haakon represents the fourth generation of the reigning Norwegian royal family of the House of Glücksburg. He married Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby in 2001, and they have two children, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Haakon is a trained naval officer and, as king, is formally the Supreme Commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces. He has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme and has been involved in a range of philanthropic and international initiatives, including membership of the Young Global Leaders network and its Foundation Board. He holds a BA in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MSc in development studies from the London School of Economics.

Quick facts about Haakon Magnus

  • Full name: Haakon Magnus
  • Born: 1973-07-20
  • Nationality: Norway
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q165241

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Who is Haakon Magnus?

Haakon (Norwegian: Haakon, Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhôːkʊn]; Haakon Magnus; born 20 July 1973) is King of Norway, reigning since 28 August 2026.

What nationality is Haakon Magnus?

Haakon Magnus is Norway.

When was Haakon Magnus born?

Haakon Magnus was born on 1973-07-20.

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