https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/queen-sonja-of-norway-dons-historic-brooch-to-pay-tribute-to-late-husband-king-harald-s-profound-ties-to-the-british-royContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/queen-sonja-of-norway-dons-historic-brooch-to-pay-tribute-to-late-husband-king-harald-s-profound-ties-to-the-british-royhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/queen-sonja-of-norway-dons-historic-brooch-to-pay-tribute-to-late-husband-king-harald-s-profound-ties-to-the-british-roy#u54878Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:36:22 +0000King Haakon VIII formally began his reign on Tuesday, taking his oath in parliament after the death of King Harald. Queen Sonja honored her husband of 58 years by wearing a historic brooch symbolizing King Harald's ties to the British royal family. The transition occurred amid family tension, as the royal couple's son was released from house arrest following a rape conviction to attend the funeral. Crown Princess Ingrid, aged 22, joined the new king during the ceremony, mirroring the sombre appearance of her grandmother.Why it mattersThe succession marks a transition for the Norwegia