In the news: Norway’s royal drama mirrors a wider scandal swirl. Mette-Marit, Crown Princess (b. 1973), wife of Haakon, has been a public figure amid royal family turmoil and ongoing legal headlines.
Norway's 89-year-old monarch, King Harald V, was hospitalized on Tuesday in Tenerife for a skin infection and dehydration. He is responding well to treatment and is expected to be released soon. His health update comes amid family scrutiny and political turbulence.