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world Updated 30 Aug 2026

Norway enters new era under King Haakon VIII after period of mourning

HarZaviya summary · from 4 outlets

Most outlets led with the transition of Norway into a new era under King Haakon VIII following a period of mourning. The Express Tribune provided a brief headline without additional details, while Dawn expanded on the event, noting the king’s first speech to the nation at the Royal Palace in Oslo on August 29, 2026.

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  1. King Haakon joins Norway memorials for Harald

    Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian country paid tribute to his father King Harald, who passed away two days ago, aged 89.

  2. The News International 85% identical

    King Haakon, royals attend memorial service for Harald

    Queen Mette-Marit, who suffers from a serious lung disease, did not attend Norway's new King Haakon VIII and other members of the royal family joined a memorial service Sunday to pay tribute to his father, King Harald, who passed away two days earlier.As per a report by the AFP, members of...

  3. Dawn 81% identical

    Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under King Haakon VIII

    Norway’s new King Haakon VIII makes his first speech to the nation at the Royal Palace in Oslo on August 29, 2026.OSLO: Norway on Saturday opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon VIII, who was due to give a memorial speech a day after the death the previous day of his 89-year-old father King Harald. Flags flew at half-mast as scores of Norwegians kept turning up at the Royal Palac...

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