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Haakon VIII, the new monarch of Norway: his life, his role and the challenges ahead

Euronews Portugal28 August 2026 at 10:58

The Norwegian monarchy has its roots in the 9th century, representing one of the oldest monarchic institutions in Europe. This long historical tradition was interrupted and later restored at the beginning of the 20th century.

In 1905, Norway regained its independence, marking a crucial moment in the country's history. The question of the form of government was submitted to popular consultation through a national referendum.

The referendum results demonstrated strong popular support for the restoration of the monarchy, with three quarters of voters voting in favor of this form of government. This result reflected the will of the majority of the Norwegian population at that time.

The article mentions Haakon VIII as the new monarch of Norway, presenting him as the central figure of an analysis that would cover his life, his institutional role and the challenges he faces. However, the text provided does not develop these specific aspects about the monarch.

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