Norway continues mourning the death of King Harald V, who died at the age of 89. His son Haakon Magnus automatically became the new monarch, taking the regnal name Haakon VIII. In Oslo, tens of thousands of people gathered after the former king's death to pay tribute in front of the Royal Palace. Refresher.sk ↗
The Slottsplassen square in front of the palace in Oslo transformed into a place of collective mourning in the days following Harald's death. People bring flowers there and remember the monarch who was a prominent public figure in the country for many years. According to available information, the memorial site is gradually expanding and attracting thousands of residents. Novy Cas ↗
On Sunday, August 30, commemorative ceremonies are being held in the cathedral in Oslo. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is expected to attend. The new King Haakon VIII previously addressed the public for the first time following his father's death and thanked him in his speech. He spoke of him as a warm-hearted and humorous man and said he would miss him. aktuality.sk ↗
The accession of Haakon VIII marks the beginning of a new royal era for Norway. According to available information, he promised continuity following his father. Further developments will focus on official commemorative events and the first steps of the new monarch. Spiegel.de ↗
Norway Mourns King Harald V, Haakon VIII Thanks His Father
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| 04:30 30.08.
Tod des norwegischen Königs: Gesichter der Trauer: So erinnern sich Norweger an Harald
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| 04:32 30.08.
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| 08:29 30.08.
Novým nórskym kráľom sa stal Haakon VIII.: Prisľúbil kontinuitu, spájajú sa s ním kontroverzie
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| 14:05 28.08.
Haakon Magnus nastupuje na nórsky trón ako kráľ Haakon VIII.
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| 13:06 28.08.
Kráľ je mŕtvy, nech žije kráľ! Krajina má nového panovníka: Toto je on. Aké meno prijal?
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| 06:05 30.08.
King Harald V death: Tens of thousands mourn as Norway enters a new royal era
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