Norway King Harald Dies
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Norway mourns King Harald, who died at age 89 after a 35-year reign. His son, Haakon VIII, has ascended the throne and will be sworn in on Tuesday. Thousands gathered in Oslo to pay respects to the late monarch.
Saudi leadership congratulates Norway’s King Haakon VIII on taking the constitutional oath
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent messages of congratulations to Norway’s King Haakon VIII on the occasion of his taking the constitutional oath. King Salman expressed his “sincere congratulations” and wished the Norwegian monarch success in his duties, along with continued progress and prosperity for Norway. The crown prince and prime minister also congratulated Haakon VIII, o…
“All for Norway” has taken on a deeper meaning for me. It is not only about love for the country.
For Loveleen Rihel Brenna, “All for Norway” now means more than love of country. It means duty, loyalty and the question of what each person is willing to do for Norway. Brenna was born in India and c…
What Happened? Tense Moments in Norway as King Haakon Takes Mette-Marit to Hospital Hours After Historic Ceremony
Norway’s King Haakon VIII took his wife, Mette-Marit, to Oslo’s Rikshospitalet just hours after appearing in parliament for an historic constitutional oath. The queen did not attend the ceremony becau…
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Norway’s New King Haakon VIII Swears Oath in Parliament
King Haakon VIII took his first major institutional step as Norway’s monarch by swearing an oath to uphold the constitution before parliament in Oslo. The ceremony followed the death of his father, Ha…
PHOTO: Norway’s new King Haakon VIII takes the oath, while the queen misses historic day for sad reason
King Haakon VIII formally took the oath to Norway’s Constitution and then addressed those attending the ceremony. In his remarks, he stressed the importance of popular government and the rule of law. …
Norway’s new king swears oath in parliament, but one detail draws attention
King Haakon VIII took his first formal institutional step on Tuesday by swearing allegiance to Norway’s Constitution in parliament. Wearing a ceremonial uniform, the 53-year-old king pledged to govern…
