Norway's new monarch King Haakon VIII ascends
Norway has begun a new era with King Haakon VIII ascending to the throne, succeeding his father, King Harald V, who passed away at the age of 89 after 35 years of reign. Over 20,000 people attended the mourning at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where flowers blanketed the ground, and the new king received condolence messages from world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Håkon is expected to address the Norwegian people in the coming days and will take the oath of office on Tuesday. There is a possibility that the traditional coronation ceremony might be canceled, with perhaps a celebration being held at Trondheim Cathedral instead. Attention is also focused on his wife, Queen Mette-Marit, following disclosures of her correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, which have sparked controversy, especially since she is suffering from a lung illness and underwent a lung transplant in July.
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