Norway's new king has made an emotional speech to the nation, his first since becoming sovereign after his father's death, pledging to do things his own way. New monarch Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address to the nation. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- Norway's new king has made an emotional speech to the nation, his first since becoming sovereign after his father's death, pledging to do things his own way.S1
- 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.S2