King Harald V of Norway died at age 89, and his son Haakon succeeded…
King Harald V of Norway died at age 89, and his son Haakon succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, taking the motto 'All for Norway' and assuming royal duties including presiding over cabinet meetings.
Consensus
- King Harald V of Norway died on August 28 at the age of 89.
- His son Haakon became the new king of Norway and took the name Haakon VIII.
- Haakon VIII adopted the motto 'All for Norway,' which was used by his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
- Haakon VIII had served as regent since August 17, following his father's hospitalization.
- The new king held his first meeting with the government on the day of his father's death.
- Haakon VIII is expected to be formally sworn in before parliament and government, as required by Article 9 of the Constitution.
- Norway does not have a coronation ceremony like the UK; instead, a church blessing (called 'signing') will occur later.
- The king has the constitutional role of signing laws and chairing cabinet meetings every Friday.
- Haakon VIII's wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, became queen.
- The couple has a daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is the heir to the throne and recently 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, who was very popular among ordinary Norwegians. — tg_bbcrussian
- Haakon VIII was a naval officer in Horten, Norway, earned a bachelor's degree in political science from an American university, and holds a military parachutist certificate. — kommersant
- Haakon VIII is 53 years old. — interfax
Coverage (3 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
Key entities
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