Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech

In Norway on 29 August 2026, King Haakon VIII gave his first speech as monarch and paid tribute to his father, King Harald V, who has died. He spoke of 'my dear father' and, according to El País, called for defending freedom 'even with one's life'. WELT wrote that he wished his mother a happy wedding anniversary and struggled with tears.

Egypt extended condolences to Norway over the death of King Harald V. El Debate wrote that Princess Ingrid is the new heir to the throne.