King Haakon VIII Delivers Emotional First Speech After Ascending Norway's Throne

Haakon VIII has been proclaimed Norway's new king following the passing of his father. In his first public address, the new monarch paid an emotional tribute to his late father. Visibly moved during the speech, Haakon noted that his parents — including his mother, Queen Sonja — would have marked their 58th wedding anniversary on the same day. The moment underscored the deeply personal weight of his ascension to the throne.
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