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  "id": 4292387,
  "title": "Norway’s new King Haakon remembers ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/norways-new-king-haakon-remembers-dear-father-harald-in-first-speech-4292387",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T22:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/norway-s-new-king-haakon-remembers-dear-father-harald-in-first-speech-as-sovereign/a-78560155?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
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  "account": "Norway's newly crowned King Haakon VIII paid tribute to his late father, King Harald V, in his first speech as sovereign. Haakon remembered his father fondly, calling him \"such a wonderful papa.\" He emphasized that his father remained committed to his values and dedicated to his duties. Haakon expressed deep sorrow over the loss, yet found solace in knowing that many were grieving alongside them. King Harald V had ruled Norway for over three decades, during which he was known as a reformer and a highly popular monarch. The 89-year-old king passed away after battling hemolytic anemia. In his televised address, Haakon praised his father as a warm and devoted family man, noting that his parents would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Haakon met with leaders from the Church of Norway, parliament, and the Supreme Court, along with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Flags were flown at half-mast as mourners gathered at the palace, laying flowers and tributes left by over 20,000 people. Haakon stated that he would follow his own path, just as his father had before him, while reaffirming the principles of Norway's constitutional monarchy. He is scheduled to swear an oath in parliament on Tuesday to uphold the country's constitution and laws.",
  "summary": "New monarch Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address to the nation. Vowing to follow his own path, Haakon pledged to uphold Norway’s democracy, unity and inclusive values.",
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        "title": "Norway’s new King Haakon remembers ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign",
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