King Haakon's first speech: 'He cried with us'

In his inaugural address as Norway's monarch, King Haakon articulated a vision for a nation founded on the principle of equal worth for all its citizens. "Queen Mette-Marit and I wish to be present and listening. The Queen, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and I will always try to understand different people's life situations," the King stated in his first address to the Norwegian people.

He further elaborated on this vision, declaring, "We believe in a society built on law and justice, where everyone is worth the same. A society where we see and recognize each other's resources, so that together we can create a Norway where everyone can contribute and feel at home."

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Queen Mette-Marit and I wish to be present and listening. The Queen, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and I will always try to understand different people's life situations.

The newly crowned King also took the opportunity to pay a heartfelt tribute to his father, King Harald, who recently passed away, marking a moment of both solemn remembrance and hopeful transition for the Norwegian monarchy.

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We believe in a society built on law and justice, where everyone is worth the same. A society where we see and recognize each other's resources, so that together we can create a Norway where everyone can contribute and feel at home.