"I will miss him": new king of Norway pays tribute to his father in first speech to the country in mourning

Norway's new king, Haakon VIII, paid tribute to his father, Harald V, this Saturday, in his first speech after assuming the throne. Emotional, he remembered the former monarch as thousands of Norwegians paid tribute at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The speech marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy following the death of King Harald V, who had ruled the country for decades. Haakon VIII formally assumed the throne and was preparing to lead the nation at a time of national mourning. The transition takes place in a context of great public emotion, with citizens showing their support for the new monarch and paying tribute to the legacy of the former king.