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.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald”
King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway marks the death of King Harald.
Key points
- Norway begins a new chapter as Haakon VIII ascends the throne.
- King Harald dies aged 89, prompting a national mourning period.
- Haakon arrives with crown princess Ingrid Alexandra to inform government.
- Parliament to have Haakon take an oath of allegiance on Tuesday.
- Harald, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, was loved for openness and unity.
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“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.