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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.

SourcesAP News07:26 UTCBBC18:13 UTCSouth China Morning Post07:19 UTCAl Jazeera09:45 UTCSave

AP News, BBC, South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report
  • Norway declares national mourning after Europe’s oldest monarch dies aged 89.
  • King Harald V dies in Oslo University Hospital; Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII.
  • Haakon takes oath before Parliament to defend Norway’s constitution.
  • Nation remembers Harald as a unifying reformer who promoted inclusivity.
  • Scandals cloud the transition as the new era begins under Haakon VIII.

Why it matters. Harald is remembered as a unifying reformer who promoted inclusivity, while Haakon swore before Parliament to defend the constitution.

What to watch. Norway’s transition to Haakon VIII’s reign, which begins amid scandals.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • 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.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

“Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne”

Key points from BBC
  • King Harald V dies at 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition.
  • Haakon VIII becomes monarch, meeting ministers for an extraordinary council of state.
  • Nation declares a period of mourning; funeral date and arrangements TBD.
  • Monarchy's legacy praised; Haakon to take oath before parliament Tuesday.
  • Royal family faces turbulence with prior scandals and health issues.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

“King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • 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.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII”

Key points from Al Jazeera
  • Norway declares national mourning after Europe’s oldest monarch dies aged 89.
  • King Harald V dies in Oslo University Hospital; Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII.
  • Haakon takes oath before Parliament to defend Norway’s constitution.
  • Nation remembers Harald as a unifying reformer who promoted inclusivity.
  • Scandals cloud the transition as the new era begins under Haakon VIII.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • 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.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne”
Key points from BBC
  • King Harald V dies at 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition.
  • Haakon VIII becomes monarch, meeting ministers for an extraordinary council of state.
  • Nation declares a period of mourning; funeral date and arrangements TBD.
  • Monarchy's legacy praised; Haakon to take oath before parliament Tuesday.
  • Royal family faces turbulence with prior scandals and health issues.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • 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.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII”
Key points from Al Jazeera
  • Norway declares national mourning after Europe’s oldest monarch dies aged 89.
  • King Harald V dies in Oslo University Hospital; Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII.
  • Haakon takes oath before Parliament to defend Norway’s constitution.
  • Nation remembers Harald as a unifying reformer who promoted inclusivity.
  • Scandals cloud the transition as the new era begins under Haakon VIII.

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