Norway’s newly crowned King Haakon VIII delivers his first address to the Norwegian people following the death of his father. In a speech broadcast from the Royal Palace in Oslo on Saturday, he thanks his father for “everything he was and everything he did.” The address is presented with a solemn tone and includes family photographs displayed during the broadcast.
Several outlets report that Haakon appears visibly moved as he reflects on his family and role as king. NDTV adds that he also references his mother, Queen Sonja, noting that both his parents would have marked their 58th wedding anniversary on the same day. The Daily Mail and Mail Online focus primarily on the occasion and his public tribute to his late father, including details of his appearance and the setting, while NDTV emphasizes the personal milestone and his emotional reaction.
