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Ingrid, Amalia, and Christian: The future monarchs set to reunite at King Harald's funeral

Norway has ascended a new monarch, King Haakon VIII, who took his oath in parliament following the death of King Harald V. Queen Mette-Marit joined the procession moving the late king's coffin to the royal chapel. The funeral will serve as a reunion for future monarchs Ingrid, Amalia, and Christian. In a notable legal development, the Queen's son was released from house arrest, following a rape conviction, specifically to attend the funeral services.

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  • ✓ King Haakon VIII took his oath in parliament.
  • ✓ King Haakon VIII became king after the death of King Harald V.
  • ✓ Queen Mette-Marit joined the procession to bring King Harald V's coffin to the royal chapel.
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King Haakon VIII has officially taken his oath in parliament and the royal procession has moved the coffin to the chapel.

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  1. King Haakon VIII Takes Oath Following Death of King Harald V

    Norway has ascended a new monarch, King Haakon VIII, who took his oath in parliament following the death of King Harald V. Queen Mette-Marit joined the procession moving the late king's coffin to the royal chapel. The funeral will serve as a reunion for future monarchs Ingrid, Amalia, and Christian. In a notable legal development, the Queen's son was released from house arrest, following a rape conviction, specifically to attend the funeral services.

    Why it matters

    The transition of power marks the end of King Harald V's reign. The event draws international royal attention due to the presence of several heirs to European thrones. Internal family tensions are highlighted by the temporary release of a convicted family member.

    What is confirmed

    • King Haakon VIII took his oath in parliament.
    • King Haakon VIII became king after the death of King Harald V.
    • Queen Mette-Marit joined the procession to bring King Harald V's coffin to the royal chapel.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Queen's son was freed from house arrest after a rape conviction to attend the funeral.
    • Ingrid, Amalia, and Christian will reunite at the funeral.

    What to watch next

    • Official funeral service dates and attendance lists
    • Further legal rulings regarding the Queen's son's house arrest status
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. AP News — Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel
    2. The Independent — Norwegian queen’s disgraced son freed from house arrest after rape conviction to attend King Harald V’s funeral
    3. dw.com — Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament
    4. economist.com — Haakon VIII, Norway’s new king, has a big crown to fill
    5. Los Angeles Times — Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death
    6. HOLA — Ingrid, Amalia, and Christian: The future monarchs set to reunite at King Harald's funeral
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