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Norway, in Mourning, Enters a New Era Under Haakon VIII

Norway mourns King Harald, a unifying monarch, as his son Haakon VIII ascends the throne to begin a new royal era.

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A national period of mourning was declared in the Scandinavian kingdom following the king's death on Friday at 6:35 am (0435 GMT), at aged 89. Hugging and laying flowers, thousands of people gathered in the capital, Oslo, on Friday to pay their respects. Haakon, 53, takes over a monarchy hailed for its modernity and modesty but which has been beset by a string of recent scandals. "An era has ended. A new one begins. The king is dead. Long live t…

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The new monarch of Norway has assumed the throne of the European country this Friday with the name of Haakon VIII and the motto “All through Norway”, just a few hours after the Royal House confirmed the death of his father, Harald V, at 89 years of age. “It is my duty to inform the Council of State that my dear father, His Majesty King Harald V, died today, 28 August 2026, at 06.35 hours, and that, in accordance with the provisions of the Consti…

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Mourners other outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a blessed king, who son has adopted the family motto 'all for now'.

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abc broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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