# Norwegians mourn King Harald as Haakon VIII takes the throne

https://mins.news/en/video/36059

- Global News, 2026-08-28 18:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzpFp-J2AYE

> Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII on Friday after the death of his father, King Harald. Mourners gathered outside Oslo’s Royal Palace to lay flowers, light candles and leave messages of support, while expressing confidence that the new monarch would care well for Norway.

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