Norway’s new King, Haakon, delivers his first televised address following the death of his father, former King Harald V. The speech is filmed inside the Hall of Mirrors at the Royal Palace in Oslo, in what both outlets describe as a period of national mourning after Harald V’s passing.
The coverage focuses on how Haakon presents his family during the transition, including references to a publicly discussed “black sheep” relative. The Daily Mail frames the remarks as Haakon refusing to isolate a stepson described as a rapist, supported by mentions of photos associated with “black sheep” in connection with Harald V and the monarch’s desk during the address. Both articles repeat the setting and timing of the speech and link the imagery to the broader public narrative around the royal family.
Taken together, the outlets agree on the core facts of the new king’s first speech: it is televised, filmed at the Royal Palace in Oslo, and occurs after Harald V’s death. They mainly differ in emphasis, with one outlet highlighting the familial controversy and accompanying photographs as part of the address.
