https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-mourns-king-harald-as-haakon-viii-ascends-throneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-mourns-king-harald-as-haakon-viii-ascends-thronehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-mourns-king-harald-as-haakon-viii-ascends-throne#u53473Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:51:24 +0000King Haakon VIII has ascended the Norwegian throne following the death of his father, King Harald V, at 89. Tens of thousands have paid their respects outside the Oslo royal palace. King Haakon honored his father in his first speech as sovereign. Norwegians have also held emotional memorial services across the country.Why it mattersKing Harald V ruled Norway for 35 years. His death marks a significant change in the Norwegian monarchy. King Haakon's ascension has been followed by widespread tributes to his father. The royal family has been gathering to pay respects.What is confirmedKing Ha https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-mourns-king-harald-as-haakon-viii-ascends-thronehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-mourns-king-harald-as-haakon-viii-ascends-throne#u51978Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:55:22 +0000King Harald V of Norway has died at 89 after 35 years on the throne. Haakon VIII has ascended the throne. Tens of thousands of mourners have paid their respects to King Harald V outside the royal palace in Oslo. The royal family, including Haakon, gathered at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsened.Why it mattersKing Harald V was Europe's oldest monarch. His death marks the end of an era for Norway's royal family. Haakon VIII's ascension to the throne signals a new era for the monarchy. The royal family's tradition and modernity have collided during Harald&#039