With the death of HM king Harald V of Norway a new reign has begun. For the first time as an independent kingdom since medieval times Norway now has a King, Queen and Dowager-Queen or Queen-Mother. It also now joins Sweden, The Netherlands, Spain and Belgium as a nation with an heiress apparent.

In the weeks to come there will be the funeral of a very beloved and respected monarch and the swearing-in ceremony of the new king. Later there will be a consacration in Trondheim but im guessing that may be in spring 2027. That would also give the new Queen time to recover from her transplant. Im not sure if Mette-Marit will be able to attend all the events that will take place in the forseeable future. I was glad to read she did manage to visit the late king in hospital before he died.