The Weight of Legacy: Norway's New King Faces Uncharted Territory The changing of the guard is never an easy transition, especially when it involves the passing of a beloved monarch.
Norway's Haakon VIII has taken his oath as king amidst a somber backdrop, with mourners paying their respects to the late King Harald V at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The ceremony was attended by many dignitaries, but Queen Mette Marit was noticeably absent due to her ongoing recovery from a lung transplant.