Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
King Haakon VIII has officially sworn an oath of allegiance to the Norwegian constitution following the death of his father, King Harald V. The ceremony took place in the Norwegian parliament, though the new Queen was unable to attend due to medical complications.
Why it matters
This marks a significant transition in the Norwegian monarchy, which plays a central role in the country's national unity and constitutional framework.
King Haakon VIII makes his way to the Norwegian parliament where he gave a oath before cabinet ministers and MPs on Tuesday. King Haakon VIII makes his way to the Norwegian parliament where he gave a oath before cabinet ministers and MPs on Tuesday. Norway Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side Haakon VIII promises to uphold 1814 constitution but his queen misses ceremony because of post-surgery ‘complications’
Prefer the Guardian on Google King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance before Norway’s parliament on Tuesday in the first major stage in the passing of the crown since the death of his father after 35 years on the throne.
Wearing a ceremonial uniform, Haakon, who became king when Harald V died on Friday, promised to uphold Norway’s 1814 constitution with his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, by his side.
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