New monarch Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address to the nation. Vowing to follow his own path, Haakon pledged to uphold Norway’s democracy, unity and inclusive values.
Norway’s new King Haakon remembers ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign
By Dhallo News · August 30, 2026 at 3:54 AM IST
Source: DW News
Original reporting: DW News
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