A breaking news story has just put Prince Haakon and his wife, Princess Mette-Marit, at risk. The couple is in the media spotlight after details about their real estate project on the Skaugu royal estate came to light. The heir has been renting out properties located within the estate for years, and many question the destination of that money.
This, combined with the lack of transparency in the project's management, could be their downfall, as there is public distrust toward the institution. Over time, Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit have seen their purchasing power increase, which has raised suspicions.
Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit Cornered by Breaking News
Prince Haakon and his wife, Princess Mette-Marit, are once again in the spotlight of controversy. The Norwegian Royal House seems to have entered a spiral of controversy since Marius Borg Høiby's imprisonment, their eldest son. This has been compounded by breaking news related to the heir to the throne's real estate business.
As has just been revealed, an investigation has been opened with Prince Haakon as the main subject concerning some rentals. Specifically, some homes located on the royal estate previously ceded by his father. The media are questioning where and to whom the money from these rentals is going, and the couple is under scrutiny.
The media leading the investigation is the newspaper Dagbladet, which has published how the lease contracts could have very serious irregularities. "The management of these properties is partly carried out through the crown prince's sole proprietorship," they explain.
The income obtained from these allegedly illegal rentals reached up to 1.4 million Norwegian kroner (NOK) annually, they claim. This would explain, for some, the increase in the couple's purchasing power. This causes Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit to be pointed out as it is considered an inappropriate personal benefit for royalty members.
This could definitively end their public image, already too damaged by Mette-Marit's son's scandals. Additionally, Queen Sonia's delicate health has added more concern and anxiety for the institution. The future of the Norwegian Royal House seems more uncertain than ever, and distrust has settled in the country.
Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit Again in the Media Spotlight
These are not good times for Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit. The heir to the Scandinavian throne is under investigation for his business dealings outside his role in the institution.
The properties he inherited from his father have raised suspicions and caused a new headache. It's not only about investigating where the rental money goes; there are also suspicions about the renovation of these homes. As some media outlets report, the properties were renovated in 2007 without authorization from the municipality of Asker, contravening local regulations.
Criticism intensifies due to Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit's position. His status as heir to the throne adds complexity to the situation, and greater responsibility and transparency in his business dealings are demanded. Because of this, trust in the monarchical institution has notably decreased in the past year.
Recent surveys indicate that 73% of Norwegians do not wish to see Haakon or Mette-Marit ascending to the throne soon. The combination of personal scandals and questions about their leadership has diminished their popularity. Hence, this latest controversy could definitively end them.