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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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII
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…
Norway turns the page as Haakon takes over after King Harald’s death
OSLO, Aug 29 — Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35...
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…
Norway’s King Haakon VIII ascends the throne in Oslo after death on Friday of much loved King Harald V
King Harald V dies peacefully at 89 as Haakon VIII takes Norway’s throne and declares “All for Norway”. But rape convictions, Queen Mette-Marit’s Epstein links,… Read More › The post Norway’s King Haakon VIII ascends the throne in Oslo after death on Friday of much loved King Harald V appeared first on Thai Examiner.
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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