https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-takes-oath-as-mourners-pay-respects-to-his-late-fatherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-takes-oath-as-mourners-pay-respects-to-his-late-fatherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-takes-oath-as-mourners-pay-respects-to-his-late-father#u55809Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:36 +0000King Haakon VIII has officially taken his oath of allegiance in parliament following the death of King Harald V. While the new king was accompanied by his daughter during the swearing-in, Queen Mette-Marit was absent from the ceremony. The queen was later rushed to a hospital hours after the event. Meanwhile, the late King Harald V's coffin was transported to the royal chapel in a procession joined by Queen Mette-Marit. A son of the queen, previously convicted of rape, was released from house arrest to attend the funeral.Why it mattersThe transition of power occurs amid national mourning