OSLO, Norway (AP) — King Haakon VIII of Norway used his first speech in his new role to eulogize his father, King Harald V, as a loving parent and dedicated
OSLO, Norway (AP) — King Haakon VIII of Norway used his first speech in his new role to eulogize his father, King Harald V, as a loving parent and dedicated monarch a day after he died at 89.
“We are in mourning. At the same time, it brings us comfort and strength to know that so many are mourning with us,” the king said wearing a black suit as his speech was shown live on public television.
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