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Norway's King Haakon honours 'dear father' Harald in first speech as sovereign
"I am going to miss him. I am going to miss his laughter. I am going to miss his good-natured way to meet people and situations," said King Haakon.
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- Why it matters
- The speech marks the formal transition of the Norwegian monarchy, with the new king publicly addressing the death of his father and his assumption of the throne.
- Most affected
- Norwegian citizens — Witnessed the formal transfer of the crown through the new king's inaugural address.
- Likely next
- Whether King Haakon holds a coronation ceremony or other formal investiture event, as the excerpt does not specify if one is planned.