Norway's Crown Prince Haakon ascends to the throne
Following the death of his father, King Harald V, Crown Prince Haakon has become the new monarch of Norway. The 53-year-old previously struggled with the pressures of his royal position, once wishing to distance himself from his duties. However, he steadily stepped into his responsibilities as his father's health worsened. Haakon stated, "I'll take the name Haakon VIII and will carry on same motto 'All for Norway'."