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King Haakon VIII: The surfing, guitar-playing royal acceding to Norway’s throne

The Independent World · 28 August 2026 at 09:34

King Haakon VIII: The surfing, guitar-playing royal acceding to Norway’s throne

Norway’s new king faces the immediate task of strengthening support for the monarchy

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King Haakon VIII: The surfing, guitar-playing royal acceding to Norway’s throne

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