Norway’s new king, Haakon VIII, has delivered his first speech as monarch, paying an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V.
In the address, Haakon VIII remembered Harald V as “my dear father”, placing the personal loss at the centre of his first public remarks as king.
The speech also marked the opening statement of Haakon VIII’s reign. Alongside his tribute, he outlined how he wishes to serve as Norway’s monarch, setting the tone for the period ahead.
No further details of the specific priorities or commitments set out in the speech were provided in the supplied material. The address nevertheless represented an important moment of transition for Norway’s monarchy, as Haakon VIII publicly acknowledged his father’s death while beginning his own reign.
The latest known position is that Haakon VIII has made his first speech as Norway’s new king, with his remarks focused on remembrance of Harald V and the approach he intends to take as monarch.
