Norway's new king to swear oath before parliament after Harald's death
The ceremony will underline Norway’s constitutional monarchy as public support rises to 72% after Harald’s death, according to a Norstat poll.
- King Haakon automatically ascended the throne upon King Harald's death on Friday at age 89. He will swear to uphold the Kingdom's constitution and laws in a 169-seat parliamentary chamber ceremony on Tuesday.
- According to a Norstat poll for broadcaster NRK published Tuesday, 72% of Norwegians support the monarchy, up from 64% in May. Only 20% favor a republic or another form of government.
- Queen Mette-Marit will attend the ceremony alongside Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Prince Sverre Magnus, and Queen Sonja. Norway abolished the coronation practice in 1908, so the event centers on the constitutional oath rather than ceremonial crowning.
- Tens of thousands of Norwegians have streamed to the royal palace to pay respects, laying flowers, drawings, candles, and flags. King Harald's coffin lies in state at the palace chapel until September 8 for continued public visitation.
- King Harald's funeral will take place in Oslo on September 9, with heads of state from around the world invited to attend. The service marks the conclusion of the nation's transition to King Haakon's reign.
90 Articles
90 Articles
South China Morning Post
Free Malaysia Today NewsNorway’s King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
Norway’s King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, though his wife, still convalescing after a lung transplant, was unable to attend. 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 funct…
With the death of King Harald V, his son Haakon has automatically become king of Norway. Officially, the change of power has now also been sealed in parliament.
On Tuesday, King Haakon VIII of Norway took the oath in front of the parliament after his father's death. The new sovereign undertook to respect the constitution and laws of the country, in a ceremony marking the transmission of the royal crown. However, there will be no coronation ceremony, as in the case of other monarchs.
The new King of Norway, Hokon VIII, solemnly took the oath before the Norwegian Parliament after the death of his father Harald. Monarch took an oath of allegiance to the parliamentarians, transmitting to RIA News. The broadcast of the solemn speech was held by local television channels. "I promise and swear to rule the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws. May God Almighty and All-Knowing help me in this," stated Hawko…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
