Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII

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   Norway mourns King Harald V as King Haakon VIII begins reign

   Norway is mourning the death of King Harald V, who died at 89, with his son King Haakon VIII succeeding him. Tens of thousands gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to pay their respects. King Haakon VIII has made his first speech to the nation, honoring his late father.

   Why it matters

   King Harald V's death marks the end of an era for Norway, which has a constitutional monarchy. The new king, Haakon VIII, takes over at a time of change for the royal family. King Harald V reigned for over 30 years.

   What is confirmed

   • Norway's King Harald V died at 89.
   • King Haakon VIII succeeded his father as king.
   • Tens of thousands mourned King Harald V in Oslo.
   • King Haakon VIII made his first speech to the nation as new king.

   What to watch next

   • King Haakon VIII's upcoming official engagements
   • Funeral arrangements for King Harald V
   • Reactions from foreign leaders and royal families
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. AP News — Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
   2. Marie Claire — Palace Flags Are Flying at Half-Staff as King Charles Shares “Profound Sadness” Over the Loss of “Dear Cousin”
   3. Reuters — Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palace
   4. Al Jazeera — Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII
   5. NBC News — Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era
   6. dw.com — Norway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the ​nation
   7. Reuters — Reactions to the death of Norway's King Harald
   8. Dallas News — Norway's new king pays tribute to his late father as tens of thousands mourn
   9. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org — Gratitude for the Life and Service of King Harald V
   10. nypost.com — Norway’s King Haakon honors ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign
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