Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII? - BBC News

Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, King Haakon VIII has adopted his father's motto "Everything for Norway"

King Haakon VIII has inherited the Norwegian throne after the death of his father, Harald V. Many in Norway believe he has big shoes to fill.

King Harald was immensely popular with ordinary Norwegians, as shown by his consistent high polling and the outpouring of emotion in the lead-up to his death.

Haakon is the fourth king to head Norway's modern monarchy, since it was restored in 1905 after the country gained independence from Sweden.

Among his first duties as monarch, he led an extraordinary cabinet meeting where he announced his royal title and adopted his father's motto "Everything for Norway".