Queen Sonja of Norway dons historic brooch to pay tribute to late husband King Harald's profound ties to the British royal family
King Haakon VIII formally began his reign on Tuesday, taking his oath in parliament after the death of King Harald. Queen Sonja honored her husband of 58 years by wearing a historic brooch symbolizing King Harald's ties to the British royal family. The transition occurred amid family tension, as the royal couple's son was released from house arrest following a rape conviction to attend the funeral. Crown Princess Ingrid, aged 22, joined the new king during the ceremony, mirroring the sombre appearance of her grandmother.
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- ✓ King Haakon VIII took his oath in parliament on Tuesday.
- ✓ Queen Sonja was married to King Harald for 58 years.
- ✓ The royal couple's son was under house arrest due to a rape conviction.
- ✓ Crown Princess Ingrid is 22 years old.
What changed
King Haakon VIII officially took his oath of allegiance in parliament.
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King Haakon VIII Takes Oath Following Death of King Harald
King Haakon VIII formally began his reign on Tuesday, taking his oath in parliament after the death of King Harald. Queen Sonja honored her husband of 58 years by wearing a historic brooch symbolizing King Harald's ties to the British royal family. The transition occurred amid family tension, as the royal couple's son was released from house arrest following a rape conviction to attend the funeral. Crown Princess Ingrid, aged 22, joined the new king during the ceremony, mirroring the sombre appearance of her grandmother.
Why it matters
The succession marks a transition for the Norwegian monarchy during a period of internal crisis. The new king's installation follows the passing of his father, who had been married to Queen Sonja for nearly six decades.
What is confirmed
- King Haakon VIII took his oath in parliament on Tuesday.
- Queen Sonja was married to King Harald for 58 years.
- The royal couple's son was under house arrest due to a rape conviction.
- Crown Princess Ingrid is 22 years old.
Still unconfirmed
- Princess Ingrid is viewed as the saving grace of a monarchy in crisis.
- Queen Sonja wore a historic brooch to tribute King Harald's ties to the British royal family.
What to watch next
- Official funeral arrangements for King Harald
- Public response to the release of the disgraced prince for the funeral
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- People.com — Queen Sonja of Norway Weeps as She Mourns Husband of 58 Years King Harald Outside Royal Palace
- 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
- Tatler — Queen Sonja of Norway dons historic brooch to pay tribute to late husband King Harald's profound ties to the British royal family
- www.dailymail.com — Norway's new 'down-to-earth' heir: Princess Ingrid - dubbed the 'saving grace' of a monarchy in crisis - mirrors her grandmother's sombre appearance three decades a…
- www.yahoo.com — Crown Princess Ingrid's quiet tribute to grandmother Queen Sonja during bittersweet royal milestone
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