Norway's New King Haakon Honours 'Dear Father' Harald
The new king praised his father’s 35-year reign and called for unity as Norway enters mourning and prepares for his oath in parliament.
- In his first national address on Saturday, King Haakon paid an emotional tribute to his father, King Harald, who died on Friday, thanking him for being "such a good dad."
- Harald, 89, died in hospital on Friday after treatment for a rare blood condition, ending a 35-year reign during which he was regarded as a moderniser and "people's king."
- Thousands of Norwegians gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo with "flowers, tributes and candles" to mourn, while Prime Minister Jonas Gahr said the country was "united in grief and gratitude."
- Haakon will swear an oath of allegiance in parliament on Tuesday and participate in a consecration service; the new king begins his "major task" while balancing official duties with care for Queen Mette-Marit.
- Facing health challenges and scandals this year, Haakon, Mette-Marit, and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra pledged they would "always strive to understand the life situations of different people.
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Norway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the nation
New monarch Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address to the nation. Vowing to follow his own path, Haakon pledged to uphold Norway’s democracy, unity and inclusive values.
King Haakon, the new King of Norway, addressed his subjects for the first time since the death of King Harald, expressing warm condolences and praising him as a good father.
Norway's new King Haakon VIII pays tribute to his father in his first speech to the nation. He was a "wonderful papa" for him and his sister Märtha Louise. At one point it becomes particularly emotional.
Haakon VIII of Norway has spoken his first words as king through a speech marked by his father's emotion and memory. While Harald V's son is in full mourning for the monarch's death, he has appeared before the Norwegians to address the country for the first time since ... Continue reading "The emotional speech of Haakon VIII as the new king of Norway in remembrance of Harald V: "Thank you for having been such a good father"
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