Norway marks King Harald’s death as a new era begins under Haakon VIII.
Norway declared national mourning after King Harald V died aged 89, and Haakon became King Haakon VIII.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death - AP News”
Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death - AP News
Key points
- Crown Prince Haakon, 53, becomes King Haakon VIII upon Harald V’s death.
- Haakon previously acted as regent during his father’s failing health.
- The monarchy’s role remains largely symbolic with Parliament holding power.
- Haakon’s marriage to Mette-Marit faced public scrutiny due to past associations.
- Håkaon’s stepson Marius Borg Høiby was convicted of rape in 2023.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII”
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1 1 Norway marks King Harald’s death as a new era begins under Haakon VIII.
Norway declared national mourning after King Harald V died aged 89, and Haakon became King Haakon VIII.