Norway Mourns King Harald as King Haakon VIII Ascends the Throne
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- South China Morning Post
- Al Jazeera
- Reuters
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King Harald of Norway has died at the age of 89, leading to a national period of mourning and the immediate ascension of his 53 year old son, King Haakon VIII. King Harald passed away on Friday at Oslo University Hospital, where he had been treated since August 17 for haemolytic anaemia. Thousands of people have gathered at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where the late monarch lies in state, to pay their respects and lay flowers.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store marked the transition of power by stating that an era has ended and a new one begins. King Haakon VIII is scheduled to take his oath before parliament on Tuesday to defend the laws and constitution of Norway.
While reports generally describe King Harald as a unifying leader known for his warmth and inclusivity, the framing of the monarchy's current state varies by political lean. Center left and center right sources both note that the monarchy is viewed as modern and modest, yet they both highlight that the institution has been beset by recent scandals. The center left source provides specific details regarding these scandals, citing a police investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland and the imprisonment of the new king's stepson, Marius Borg Hoiby, on charges including rape and domestic violence.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Highlighted the late king's role as a reformer and provided detailed context on recent royal and political scandals.
- Centre
- Provided a straightforward report of the mourning and the crowds gathering at the palace.
- Centre-right
- Focused on the transition of power to King Haakon VIII while noting the monarchy's struggle with recent scandals.
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