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: ABC News · Aug 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
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PBS NewsHourTier A
Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death(opens original report in a new tab)BBC NewsTier A
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king(opens original report in a new tab)Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday. — BBC News
NBC NewsTier B
Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era(opens original report in a new tab)Tens of thousands of mourners paid their respects to Norway’s King Harald V, placing flowers and condolence cards outside the royal palace in Oslo a day after the monarch died at 89. — NBC News
ABC NewsTier B
Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era(opens original report in a new tab)Tens of thousands of mourners have paid their respects to Norway's King Harald V, who died at 89 — ABC News
Global NewsTier B
Norway’s King Harald V dead at 89, his son succeeds as Haakon VIII(opens original report in a new tab)The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times. — Global News
ABC NewsTier B
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king(opens original report in a new tab)
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