WorldNorway’s new king remembers ‘my dear father’ in first speech

King Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first televised address since becoming Norway’s monarch. He said a major task now awaited him, pledged to be present and attentive, and stressed the importance of national unity as the country mourned.

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