Norway in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII

Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald

Princess Anne has personal connection to Norway's new King Haakon VIII  GB News

Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, "All for Norway," that dates back to his great-grandfather.

The new king chose the personal motto 'Everything for Norway'

The new monarch takes the throne as his wife, Mette-Marit, remains under scrutiny over her links to the convicted sex offender

The new monarch takes the throne as his wife, Mette-Marit, remains under scrutiny over her links to the convicted sex offender

Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.