Haakon, 53, succeeded his late father, King Harald, as the new head of the Norwegian monarchy upon the King’s death on Aug. 28
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King Haakon of Norway has acceded to the throne following the death of his father, King Harald, on Aug. 28
The 53-year-old monarch took the regnal name Haakon VIII
Rather than a coronation ceremony, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the new King will take an oath before the Storting, the supreme legislature of Norway, in a consecration ceremony
King Haakon of Norway is the newest European king, but his accession won’t be marked with a coronation like King Charles.
Haakon has succeeded his father, King Harald, who died on…
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