Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament
King Haakon VIII has officially ascended the throne, swearing an oath of allegiance to the Norwegian constitution in parliament. The ceremony took place while his father, King Harald V, lay in state. Haakon VIII was accompanied by his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is Norway's first adult heir. The transition follows the death of King Harald V at age 89, an event that led the mayor of Oslo to cancel a scheduled wedding ceremony.
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- ✓ King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament.
- ✓ King Harald V died at the age of 89.
- ✓ Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is 22 years old and is the first adult heir in Norway.
- ✓ Queen Mette-Marit participated in the procession to move King Harald V's coffin to the royal chapel.
What changed
King Haakon VIII formally took his oath in parliament following the death of King Harald V.
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King Haakon VIII Takes Oath of Allegiance in Norwegian Parliament
King Haakon VIII has officially ascended the throne, swearing an oath of allegiance to the Norwegian constitution in parliament. The ceremony took place while his father, King Harald V, lay in state. Haakon VIII was accompanied by his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is Norway's first adult heir. The transition follows the death of King Harald V at age 89, an event that led the mayor of Oslo to cancel a scheduled wedding ceremony.
Why it matters
The succession occurs amid a period of national mourning and familial tension. King Harald V was regarded by some as the Grandfather of All Norway. The transition is complicated by public scrutiny regarding the royal family's personal histories and legal issues involving other family members.
What is confirmed
- King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament.
- King Harald V died at the age of 89.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is 22 years old and is the first adult heir in Norway.
- Queen Mette-Marit participated in the procession to move King Harald V's coffin to the royal chapel.
Still unconfirmed
- A son of the Norwegian queen was freed from house arrest after a rape conviction to attend the funeral.
What to watch next
- Further official decrees or policy shifts issued by King Haakon VIII.
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- The Guardian — Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links
- The New York Times — Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89
- The New York Times — ‘The Grandfather of All Norway’: Mourners Remember King Harald V
- Al Jazeera — Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns
- AP News — Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel
- Reuters — Norway's new king to swear oath before parliament after Harald's death
- The Independent — Norwegian queen’s disgraced son freed from house arrest after rape conviction to attend King Harald V’s funeral
- The Daily Beast — Norwegian Royals’ Son Emerges From House Arrest to Mourn King
- dw.com — Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament
- The Guardian — Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
- AP News — King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state
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