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'Safety' prince breaks rules

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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- He may be patron of Norway's Life Saving Association, but Crown Prince Haakon has been cited again for being reckless.

In the latest incident, the prince has come under fire for souping up the engine of his power boat, Aftenposten said Thursday. In addition, he was spied a second time without a life vest while on the boat.

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Aftenposten said the crown prince put a 50-horse-power motor on a 14-foot open boat that's only supposed to have a maximum 35-horsepower motor.

"Our position is clear that no one should mount a motor more powerful than that for which the boat is designed," Jan Syvertsen of the Royal Norwegian Boating Association told newspaper VG, calling for the prince to "answer for himself."

In addition, the prince's insurance company has indicated it could cancel his policy if he does not mend his ways.

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