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Part of situation: Norwegian royal succession and Queen Mette-Marit health (12 clusters)

Norway enters new era as King Haakon VIII ascends the throne

King Harald V King Haakon VIII Norwegian monarchy national mourning Queen Sonja

King Harald V of Norway passed away on August 28 at the age of 89. Following his death, his son, King Haakon VIII, was sworn in as the new monarch three days later. The event prompted Norway to declare its first official national period of mourning, which lasted until the funeral held two weeks later at Akershus Fortress.

The funeral procession included 3,500 soldiers, with 1,900 serving as an honor guard. Attendees included Prime Minister Gahr Støre, various foreign heads of state such as President Zelenskyj, and the monarchs of Sweden and Denmark.

During the mourning period, the Labor Party and the Progress Party established a political 'truce' to abstain from political debate. However, this truce was challenged by the Center Party following the removal of fuel tax relief on September 1. Additionally, planned celebrations for Queen Sonja's 90th birthday have been cancelled. The monarchy also faces ongoing scrutiny regarding the health of Queen Mette-Marit and the legal proceedings involving Marius Borg.

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Akershus Fortress · Haakon VIII · Harald V · Jeffrey Epstein · Mette-Marit · Norway · Sonja

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Center Party challenged the political truce following the removal of fuel tax relief. tjen-folket.no
  • [● 2 SOURCES] King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89. tjen-folket.no · www.lecturas.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Marius Borg is preparing for an upcoming trial. www.lecturas.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Planned celebrations for Queen Sonja's 90th birthday have been cancelled. www.lecturas.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] King Haakon VIII was sworn in as the new king three days after Harald V's death. tjen-folket.no
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Labor Party and the Progress Party agreed to a political truce during the mourning period. tjen-folket.no
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Norway declared an official national period of mourning for the first time in its history. tjen-folket.no
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 3,500 soldiers participated in the funeral procession at Akershus Fortress. tjen-folket.no

Sources

En borgerlig monarks bortgang [tjen-folket.no]
Efter skandalerna – Norge sluter upp bakom nya kungaparet [www.svd.se]
Sin ganas de fiesta en Noruega. Se suspenden los actos previstos por el cumpleaños de Harald y Sonia [www.lecturas.com]
King Haakon follows in his late father’s footsteps during emotional outing with Queen Sonja [www.hola.com]
Efter skandalerna – Norge sluter upp bakom nya kungaparet [www.sydsvenskan.se]