https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-vContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-vhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-v#u56589Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:08:35 +0000King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This symbolic transition follows the death of his father, King Harald V, whose reign lasted 35 years. The ceremony took place four days after the late monarch passed away. Crown Princess Ingrid accompanied the new sovereign during the formal parliamentary proceeding. Meanwhile, Queen Mette-Marit continues recovering from a lung transplant as the Scandinavian nation adjusts to its new leadership.Why it mattersThe accession of King Haakon VIII marks a major transition for the N https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-vhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-v#u52795Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:36:25 +0000King Haakon VIII has delivered his first address as sovereign, honoring his late father, King Harald V. Tens of thousands of citizens gathered at the royal palace in Oslo on Saturday to leave flowers and condolence cards. Memorial services continued through Sunday, including a funeral service at Oslo Cathedral led by Dean Pål Kristian Balstad. The new monarch is scheduled to take his oath of allegiance to the constitution.Why it mattersKing Harald V died at age 89 on Friday, August 28, ending a 35-year reign. The transition elevates Princess Ingrid Alexandra to heir apparent. These events mark https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-vhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-haakon-viii-takes-the-throne-in-norway-following-death-of-harald-v#u51545Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:05:35 +0000King Haakon VIII has ascended the Norwegian throne following the death of his father, King Harald V, on Friday, August 28. King Harald V died at age 89 in an Oslo hospital after 35 years as monarch. The transition makes Princess Ingrid Alexandra the new heir apparent. Public mourning has begun in Oslo, where citizens gathered at Palace Square to lay flowers. King Charles expressed "profound sadness" over the loss of his "dear cousin," and palace flags are flying at half-staff.Why it mattersKing Harald V was Europe's oldest monarch and is credited with modernizing the r