August 29, 2026

Norway turns the page as Haakon takes over after King Harald’s death

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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 years.A national period of mourning was declared in the Scandinavian kingdom following the king’s death on Friday at 6:35 am (0435 GMT), at aged 89.Hugging and laying flowers, thousands of people gathered in the capital, Oslo, on Friday to pay their respects.Haakon, 53, takes over a monarchy hailed for its modernity and modesty but which has been beset by a string of recent scandals.“An era...

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Norway turns the page as Haakon takes over after King Harald’s death

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