https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haakon-viii-norway-s-new-king-has-a-big-crown-to-fillContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haakon-viii-norway-s-new-king-has-a-big-crown-to-fillhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haakon-viii-norway-s-new-king-has-a-big-crown-to-fill#u60127Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:58:31 +0000Norway has transitioned to a new monarch following the death of King Harald V. Crown Prince Haakon has assumed the throne as King Haakon VIII, taking his official oath before parliament with his daughter by his side. The royal family is preparing for the state funeral of the late king, code-named Operation K. Mourners and international delegations, including foreign royals, are gathering in Oslo to pay their respects. Queen Sonja wept outside the Royal Palace while mourning her husband of 58 years, alongside grieving members of the royal family.Why it mattersThe death of King Harald V marks th