# Norwegian King Haakon VIII Swears Oath to Constitution Following Father's Death

King Haakon VIII of Norway swore his constitutional oath in Oslo, succeeding his late father King Harald V.

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King Haakon VIII of Norway swore his constitutional oath to the Storting in Oslo on September 1, 2026, marking the beginning of his reign. [^1]

King Harald V died on August 29, 2026, at the age of 89, prompting national mourning and the succession of his son. [^2]

King Harald V, the father of the new monarch, died at the age of 89 years. [^3]

Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Norwegian Parliament, stated that the country mourns a monarch who served for 35 years with responsibility and unique warmth. [^4]

Hundreds of Norwegians paraded before the coffin of King Harald V to pay their final respects. [^5]

Queen Mette-Marit did not attend the swearing-in ceremony due to complications from a lung transplant she underwent in June. [^6]

Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra stood beside her father during the oath-taking ceremony. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. King Haakon VIII of Norway swore his constitutional oath to the Storting in Oslo on September 1, 2026, marking the beginning of his reign. (Diario de Yucatán, News)
2. King Harald V died on August 29, 2026, at the age of 89, prompting national mourning and the succession of his son. (Diario de Yucatán, News)
3. King Harald V, the father of the new monarch, died at the age of 89 years. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)
4. Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Norwegian Parliament, stated that the country mourns a monarch who served for 35 years with responsibility and unique warmth. (Diario de Yucatán, News)
5. Hundreds of Norwegians paraded before the coffin of King Harald V to pay their final respects. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)
6. Queen Mette-Marit did not attend the swearing-in ceremony due to complications from a lung transplant she underwent in June. (Diario de Yucatán, News)
7. Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra stood beside her father during the oath-taking ceremony. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)

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