Norwegian King Haakon VIII Swears Oath Following Father's Death

King Haakon VIII swore his oath to the Norwegian constitution in parliament after ascending the throne following his father's death.

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King Haakon VIII swore his oath to the Norwegian constitution in the Norwegian parliament on September 1, 2026, promising to rule in accordance with the country's laws. ^[1] Bomb dogs are currently sweeping the Norwegian parliament building (Stortinget) to ensure security before King Haakon's oath ceremony scheduled for Tuesday at 13:00. ^[2] The ceremony marks the formal transition of power following the death of King Haakon's father, King Harald, who died last Friday morning. ^[3] King Haakon VIII of Norway automatically became the monarch upon the death of his father, King Harald V, and officially sealed the power transition by swearing an oath in the parliament in Oslo. ^[4] King Haakon VIII swore in his office before the Norwegian Parliament on September 1, 2026, in a ceremony marked by the absence of his wife, Queen Mette-Marit. ^[5] King Haakon VIII of Norway swore an oath before the parliament in Oslo to begin his reign. ^[6] King Haakon, 53, promised to govern the kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, with his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, standing by his side during the ceremony. ^[7] Indonesia officially extended its condolences to the government and people of Norway over the passing of King Harald V on August 28. ^[8] King Haakon VIII stated during the ceremony that he promises to rule the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, asking for the help of God the Almighty and Omniscient. ^[9] King Haonan VIII automatically assumed the throne last Friday after his father and predecessor, King Harald V (89), died as the oldest reigning monarch in Europe. ^[10] King Haakon will be accompanied by Queen Mette-Marit and their eldest daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, during the event. ^[11] Masud Gharahkhani, the Speaker of Parliament (Stortingets formand), will lead the ceremony and read a message from the late king. ^[12]

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King Haakon VIII swore his oath to the Norwegian constitution in the Norwegian parliament on September 1, 2026, promising to rule in accordance with the country's laws. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ

Bomb dogs are currently sweeping the Norwegian parliament building (Stortinget) to ensure security before King Haakon's oath ceremony scheduled for Tuesday at 13:00. · B.T.

The ceremony marks the formal transition of power following the death of King Haakon's father, King Harald, who died last Friday morning. · B.T.

King Haakon VIII of Norway automatically became the monarch upon the death of his father, King Harald V, and officially sealed the power transition by swearing an oath in the parliament in Oslo. · DIE ZEIT

King Haakon VIII swore in his office before the Norwegian Parliament on September 1, 2026, in a ceremony marked by the absence of his wife, Queen Mette-Marit. · El Mundo

King Haakon VIII of Norway swore an oath before the parliament in Oslo to begin his reign. · BBC News

King Haakon, 53, promised to govern the kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, with his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, standing by his side during the ceremony. ·

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Indonesia officially extended its condolences to the government and people of Norway over the passing of King Harald V on August 28. · ANTARA

King Haakon VIII stated during the ceremony that he promises to rule the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, asking for the help of God the Almighty and Omniscient. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ

King Haonan VIII automatically assumed the throne last Friday after his father and predecessor, King Harald V (89), died as the oldest reigning monarch in Europe. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ

King Haakon will be accompanied by Queen Mette-Marit and their eldest daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, during the event. · B.T.

Masud Gharahkhani, the Speaker of Parliament (Stortingets formand), will lead the ceremony and read a message from the late king. · B.T.

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