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King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state

King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father, King Harald V, lies in state. The oath was taken before the Norwegian Parliament. King Haakon VIII's ascension comes after his father's health issues. The royal family attended the ceremony, including his daughter.

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  • ✓ King Haakon VIII pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution.
  • ✓ The oath was taken before the Norwegian Parliament.
  • ✓ King Haakon VIII's father, King Harald V, lies in state.
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King Haakon VIII took the constitutional oath before the Norwegian Parliament, marking a formal step in his ascension to the throne.

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  1. King Haakon VIII Swears Oath to Norway's Constitution

    King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father, King Harald V, lies in state. The oath was taken before the Norwegian Parliament. King Haakon VIII's ascension comes after his father's health issues. The royal family attended the ceremony, including his daughter.

    Why it matters

    King Harald V's health issues led to the ascension of his son, King Haakon VIII. The oath of allegiance is a constitutional requirement for the Norwegian monarch. The ceremony marks a significant transition in the Norwegian royal family.

    What is confirmed

    • King Haakon VIII pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution.
    • The oath was taken before the Norwegian Parliament.
    • King Haakon VIII's father, King Harald V, lies in state.

    What to watch next

    • The funeral and burial of King Harald V
    • Official coronation or investiture ceremony of King Haakon VIII
    • Announcement of new royal engagements or duties for King Haakon VIII and his family
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The New York Times — ‘The Grandfather of All Norway’: Mourners Remember King Harald V
    2. People.com — Marius Borg Høiby Takes Part in Procession of King Harald of Norway’s Coffin amid House Arrest
    3. The Daily Beast — Norwegian Royals’ Son Emerges From House Arrest to Mourn King
    4. The Guardian — Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
    5. AP News — King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state
    6. scandasia.com — King Haakon VIII takes constitutional oath before Norwegian Parliament
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