Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
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King Harald V of Norway died on Friday at the age of 89, prompting a period of national mourning. Following his passing, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, has ascended to the throne as the new King of Norway. In Oslo, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and members of the public have gathered at the Royal Palace to pay their respects to the late monarch.
As King Haakon assumes his new role, he faces the immediate challenge of addressing the Norwegian royal family's public reputation. The transition follows a period marked by recent controversies surrounding the institution, which the new monarch is now tasked with navigating.
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ABC News (AU)Focuses on the new king's challenge to repair royal reputation
Euronews (FR)Focuses on public mourning and official tributes in Oslo
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