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Haakon VIII Delivers First Speech After Harald V Death

9/3/2026

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King Harald V died at age 89 on August 28, 2026.
His son Haakon VIII succeeded him as Norway’s new king.
The royal palace scheduled the funeral for September 9, 2026, at Oslo Cathedral, 1:00 p.m.
Tens of thousands attended memorial services at cathedrals and churches across Norway on Sunday.
Haakon VIII delivered his first televised speech, eulogizing his father and adopting the motto “All for Norway.”

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King Harald V died at age 89 on August 28, 2026.
His son Haakon VIII succeeded him as Norway’s new king.
The royal palace scheduled the funeral for September 9, 2026, at Oslo Cathedral, 1:00 p.m.
Tens of thousands attended memorial services at cathedrals and churches across Norway on Sunday.
Haakon VIII delivered his first televised speech, eulogizing his father and adopting the motto “All for Norway.”