https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-pledges-an-oath-of-allegiance-to-norway-s-constitution-as-his-father-lies-in-stateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-pledges-an-oath-of-allegiance-to-norway-s-constitution-as-his-father-lies-in-statehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-pledges-an-oath-of-allegiance-to-norway-s-constitution-as-his-father-lies-in-state#u54994Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:51:12 +0000King 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 mattersKing 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 confirmedKing Ha