The Weight of Heritage on a New King's Shoulders The passing of Norway's long reigning King Harald V has brought an outpouring of grief from across the nation.
Tens of thousands gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo to pay their respects, mourning a leader who spent 35 years dedicated to public service and upholding Norway's values of equality and justice.
Haakon VIII, his son, begins his tenure as monarch amidst this somber atmosphere. In his first speech, he vowed to continue his father's legacy, promising to give everything for the country.