Norway has a new king. His name is Haakon. He speaks on TV. He thanks his father Harald. King Harald dies on Friday. He is 89 years old. Haakon says: My father is a good dad. He is a nice husband.
Harald is king for 35 years. People in Norway like him. He helps all people. He listens well. Haakon wants to be a good king too. He wants to help all people. His wife is Mette-Marit. She is the new queen.
There is a party on Tuesday. Haakon takes an oath. An oath is a strict promise. It is a promise to the law. The law is the main rule for the land. Many people mourn in Oslo. They put candles near the palace. There is no date for the burial yet.
