Norway's Crown Prince to British royals: 'Take their time to breathe'
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has weighed in on #Megxit, advising his fellow royals to "take their time to breathe".
The heir to the Norwegian throne has become the first European royal to publicly weigh in on Meghan and Harry's decision to resign as senior royals.
When questioned about the shock news, the future king told Royal Central: "I think if everyone should take their time to breathe, and I am sure they will find good solutions".
Prince Haakon Magnus has urged the British royals to 'take their time to breathe'. Getty
Crown Prince Haakon, 46, is the only son of King Harald V and Queen Sonja and the heir apparent to the throne of Norway.
RELATED: Meghan and Harry quit as senior royals
The 46-year-old has two children with wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 15, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 14.
The Duke of Sussex has met the Norwegian royal family on a number of occasions and has visited several times.
There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, dating all the way back to the Viking era when Norway's kings ruled over parts of what is today Britain.
The Norwegian and British families are closely related. Norway's first Queen after the union resolution with Sweden in 1905, Queen Maud, was the daughter of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
King Harald of Norway and Queen Elizabeth are second cousins.
Princess Astrid of Norway, Queen Sonja of Norway, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, King Harald of Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Princess Martha-Louise. PA Images via Getty Images
The Duke of Sussex last travelled to Norway in February 2019 on a solo trip, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also visited the country for a four-day tour in February 2018.
Crown Prince Haakon's parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, also attended Prince William and Kate's wedding at Westminster Abbey in 2011, but were not present at Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018.
Crown Prince Haakon was giving an update on the health of his father when he was asked about the British royals.
Queen Sonja of Norway, King Harald V of Norway and Prince Haakon of Norway in 2012. WireImage
His Majesty King Harald was admitted to the National Hospital in Oslo on Wednesday due to dizziness.
The statement form the Royal Court said: "His Majesty King Harald was admitted to the National Hospital today because of dizziness. No serious illness has been found. The king is expected to be discharged before the weekend.
"The king has cancelled of his duties for two weeks. During this period, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon is acting regent."
Most viewed in Royals
Security concerns force Archie, Lilibet to change schools after two days as Meghan’s protection placed under review
Meghan’s gushing birthday tribute to Prince Harry as royals remain silent
World’s youngest king laid to rest as succession battle erupts amid claims of secret child
Meghan gives first look at Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s new UK life
