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Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns

Source: Al Jazeera August 29, 2026 · 1 hour ago

King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with 'pride and joy', promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.

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Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns

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