King Haakon VIII formalised the start of his reign following the death of his father Harald, as Ingrid Alexandra – a student at university in Australia – became heir to the throne.

OSLO (AFP) -- Norway on Saturday opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon VIII, who was due to give a memorial speech a day after the death of his

King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament