Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway is the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne. He is the only son of King Harald V and Queen Sonja.
Some of the key events about Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway
1990
Faced criticism for attending a party where illegal drugs were allegedly present
1991
Graduated from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
1999
Completed a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of California, Berkeley
2001
Married Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby in Oslo Cathedral
2001
Caused controversy by choosing to marry a single mother with a young son from a previous relationship
2001
Received public backlash for his fiancée's past involvement in Oslo's party scene
2002
Criticized for the high cost of the royal wedding during a time of economic challenges
2003
Appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme
2004
Became patron of the Norwegian International Film Festival
2004
Faced public scrutiny over the expensive renovation of the couple's new home, Skaugum
2005
Established the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's Humanitarian Fund
2006
Appointed as patron of the Norwegian Red Cross
2006
Criticized for accepting a luxury yacht trip from a wealthy businessman
2008
Became a member of the Young Global Leaders network under the World Economic Forum
2010
Served as regent of Norway for the first time during King Harald V's absence
2010
Questioned about the use of private jets for official travel, raising environmental concerns
2012
Faced criticism for the royal family's high annual budget during times of austerity
2017
Launched the "Generation Unlimited" initiative in partnership with UNICEF
2017
Criticized for comments about Norway's oil industry that were seen as insensitive to environmental concerns
2020
Received backlash for traveling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic despite government advice against non-essential travel
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