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Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, "All for Norway," that dates back to his great-grandfather.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: BBC News · Aug 28, 2026 at 9:50 AM ET
- Coverage span: 3h 20m
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