{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676fab96024ebc889d99725d/67af575e06ec54e1d242eab9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"King Harald V of Norway","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/676fab96024ebc889d99725d/1739544363068-01151908-20b4-49a1-865c-bdeaf9e73fe8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode contains some discussion around sexual assault allegations in the second half of the episode, which may not be appropriate for all.</p><p><br></p><p>The King of Norway is one of the most-popular figures in the country but recent scandals surrounding the royal family suggest support is weakening.</p><p><br></p><p>His daughter, Princess Märtha Louise, controversially married a self-styled shaman last year who has peddled conspiracy theories and faced a string of criminal accusations, which he denies.</p><p><br></p><p>Late last year Marius Borg Høiby, the step-son of Crown Prince Haakon through his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested following an allegation of rape, which he denies.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we look at the impact those two huge stories in Norway have had on the monarchy, and discuss a 2016 speech King Harald gave that made headlines around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus we look at Norway's answer to The Crown, as Harold and Sonja - or The Commoner - is released on Amazon Prime, telling the story of how the now King and Queen were prevented from marrying for nearly a decade.</p><p><br></p><p>Guests:</p><p>Sindre Strand Offerdal, actor playing Crown Prince Harold</p><p>Ole-Jorgen Schulsrud-Hansen, historian and TV2 royal commentator</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Daniel Rosney</p><p><br></p><p>Our email is: itsreigningmenpod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>The trailer for Harald and Sonja is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdvp1uKk114</p><p><br></p><p>------------------</p><p><br></p><p><em>Thanks for listening to It’s Reigning Men - a brand new podcast about royalty, royal families, and monarchs of the world. </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>If you enjoyed it, please tell your friends who also might be interested in Kings, Queens, power and palaces.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>It would be great if you could subscribe so more episodes appear in your feed as soon as they’re ready.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Find us on social media to Direct Message us on all the usual apps. Just search ‘It’s Reigning Men’. </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>We're more than happy to take suggestions for a topic to be explored or to answer any questions about monarchies or specific members of royal families.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>There’s also a weekly newsletter on Substack too: https://itsreigningmen.substack.com/</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Speak soon.</em></p>","author_name":"Daniel Rosney"}