Norway enters a new era as Haakon VIII ascends after Harald V's death
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Norway mourns as King Harald V dies at 89 and his son Haakon VIII takes the throne. Haakon will swear an oath before the Storting on Tuesday to govern in line with the constitution, Ingrid Alexandra becomes crown princess and heir, and a period of national mourning begins with flags at half-mast. The king’s coffin will be moved to the Royal Palace, government ministers meet at the palace, and tributes pour in from Norwegian leaders and European counterparts as Oslo marks the transition to a new monarch.
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- Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death AP News
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