Royal Succession

Ingrid Alexandra Steps Up as Queen

Queen Mette-Marit is recovering from a donor lung transplant announced on 17 June, limiting her capacity to carry out royal duties after King Harald V's death on 28 August.

Mette-Marit Becomes Norway's Queen

The Norwegian Royal Palace has officially confirmed Mette-Marit, 53, as Queen of Norway following the death of King Harald V, aged 89, on Friday morning.

Ingrid Alexandra Becomes Crown Princess

King Harald V died aged 89 on Friday morning, making his son Haakon king and elevating Ingrid Alexandra, 22, to Crown Princess of Norway.

Uganda's Youngest King Dies at 34

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has died aged 34, having held a Guinness World Record as the youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne