Norway's new monarch, King Haakon VIII, honoured his late father Harald V in his first speech as sovereign, while setting out how he wishes to reign.
Key facts
- King Harald V died on Friday morning.
- His 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, became King Haakon VIII.
- Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his father in his first speech.
- He used the address to outline how he wishes to reign.
- Tens of thousands of people mourned King Harald V in Norway.
Norway has a new monarch. King Haakon VIII used his first speech as sovereign to pay an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, remembering him as “my dear father,” according to the BBC.
Harald V died on Friday morning, according to CNBC. His 53-year-old son, who had served as Crown Prince Haakon, ascended the throne to become King Haakon VIII.
In his first address as king, Haakon VIII honoured his father before outlining how he wishes to reign, the BBC reported.
The death of Harald V prompted a broad public response in Norway, with tens of thousands of people mourning the late king, according to CNBC.
Why it matters
The accession of King Haakon VIII marks a significant national moment for Norway. His first words as sovereign signal the tone he intends to set for his reign.