Norway Enters a New Era Under King Haakon Amid Mourning
Norway mourns King Harald, a unifying monarch, as his son Haakon VIII ascends the throne to begin a new royal era.
- On Saturday, Norway began a period of national mourning after King Harald V died Friday at 89 following 35 years on the throne. King Haakon VIII has assumed the monarchy, opening a new chapter in the nation's history.
- Harald had been hospitalized since August 17, suffering from haemolytic anemia, which forced him to scale back official duties. Despite declining health, he refused to abdicate, citing a lifelong oath before the Norwegian parliament.
- Thousands of mourners gathered at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Friday, leaving flowers and tributes. Line Stousland, 49, told AFP that Harald was "a unifying king" and "like a grandfather to the whole nation."
- Haakon formally informed the government of his father's passing alongside his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Parliament stated the new monarch will take an oath of allegiance on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
- The royal family faces a turbulent period, with Crown Princess Mette-Marit under scrutiny for ties to Jeffrey Epstein and her son Marius Borg Hoiby sentenced to four years in prison in June. Haakon now leads a monarchy navigating these significant internal challenges.
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Norway Mourns King Harald As Haakon VIII Ascends Throne
Norway is mourning the death of King Harald V, as the 89-year-old monarch’s 35-year reign comes to an end and his son takes the throne. Harald died in hospital early Friday after treatment for a rare blood condition. Soon afterwards, thousands gathered outside Oslo’s Royal Palace, leaving flowers, flags and candles. Around 10,000 people reportedly… Continue reading Norway Mourns King Harald As Haakon VIII Ascends Throne The post Norway Mourns Ki…
With the death of his father Harald V. his son Haakon is now the new king of Norway. Now follows the first public speech of the monarch.
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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...
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