Norway mourns King Harald V as Haakon takes throne
#KingHaraldV #NorwayMonarchyTens of thousands mourned Norway's King Harald V, who died at 89, as Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII. Flowers filled Oslo's palace square while the new monarch prepared his first address and faced future royal challenges. read more
Norways King Harald V Dies; Son Haakon VIII Ascends
#KingHaraldV #NorwegianMonarchyNorway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, died Friday at 89, succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII. The beloved king modernized the monarchy, survived wartime exile, and reigned through economic prosperity. read more