Haakon VIII becomes new King of Norway
New King of Norway, Haakon VIII — who is this man and what will be like as king After the death of King Harald V of Norway, his son Haakon inherited the throne.
Consensus
- King Harald V of Norway died on August 28 at the age of 89.
- His son, Haakon Magnus, became the new king of Norway.
- Haakon Magnus took the name Haakon VIII upon ascending the throne.
- The new king adopted the motto 'All for Norway,' which was used by his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
- Haakon VIII had been serving as regent since August 17.
- The succession occurred automatically upon the death of the monarch.
- The new king held his first meeting with the government as king on the day of his father's death.
- The king will be formally sworn in before parliament and government, as required by the Constitution.
- A church ceremony, known as 'the signing,' will take place approximately six months after accession.
- Haakon VIII is married to Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
- The couple has a daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who has returned to Oslo from Australia to continue her education.
Points of divergence
- Many in Norway believe it will be difficult for King Haakon VIII to meet the high standard set by his father. — tg_bbcrussian
- Haakon VIII was regent starting August 17 due to his father's hospitalization from fluid retention caused by hemolytic anemia. — kommersant
- Harald V was hospitalized on August 17 due to infection and complications from hemolytic anemia, and later developed a blood infection requiring antibiotics. — m24
- The king has more powers than the monarch in Sweden, including signing laws and presiding over cabinet meetings every Friday. — interfax
- Harald V held the titles of General of the Army, General of Aviation, and Admiral of the Fleet, making him the highest-ranking officer in Norway. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- New King of Norway, Haakon VIII — what kind of man is he and what will be the king — BBC News Русская служба
- By new king of Norway became Haakon VIII — Коммерсантъ
- New King of Norway took name Haakon VIII — Интерфакс
- Haakon VIII became the new king of Norway — Москва 24
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