King Haakon VIII Pledges an Oath of Allegiance to Norway's Constitution as His Father Lies in State
The oath marks the first major step in Haakon’s reign after Harald V’s death, as 72% of Norwegians still support the monarchy, a Norstat poll found.
- On Tuesday, King Haakon VIII pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution at the Storting in Oslo, formally ascending to the throne following King Harald's death.
- Haakon assumed the throne after King Harald died Friday at age 89, ending a 35-year reign. He adopted the motto "All for Norway," which dates back to his great-grandfather.
- Standing before parliamentarians, the King swore: "I promise and swear that I will govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Constitution and Laws; so help me God, the Almighty and Omniscient." Speaker Masud Gharahkhani read the official succession announcement.
- Queen Mette-Marit missed the swearing-in ceremony due to complications from her lung transplant and remains under observation at Oslo's University Hospital. She joined the coffin procession on Monday, her first official appearance since assuming the title.
- Norway's monarchy traces its origins to King Harald Fairhair in the 9th century and holds a largely symbolic role today. Power resides with the elected government, while the royal family promotes the nation internationally.
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Dressed in a ceremonial uniform, the 53-year-old Haakon, who became king when his father King Harald V died on Friday morning aged 89, swore to abide by the Scandinavian country's constitution, under which the royals have a primarily symbolic function. "I promise and swear that I will govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Constitution and Laws, so help me God, the almighty and omniscient," he recited in the parliament's main chambe…
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