Norway’s New King Haakon Takes the Throne | Belfast News

King Haakon VIII has ascended the throne after his father, King Harald V, passed at 89, delivering a heartfelt first address that honored his late father as a beloved king and devoted father who embodied Norway on the global stage. Moved by public grief, Haakon praised the nation’s outpouring of love—thousands of flowers and messages outside Oslo’s palace—and shared tender memories of his dad’s laughter and warmth. Vowing to serve Norway with unwavering loyalty, he adopted the motto “All for Norway,” while Queen Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra have already begun their ceremonial duties alongside government leaders. As Norway enters a national mourning period, Haakon—already experienced in royal responsibilities—steps into a symbolic yet culturally vital role, ushering in a new chapter for a monarchy with centuries of legacy.

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