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Norwegian King sworn in ceremony
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The gist
King Haakon VIII swore allegiance to Norway's Constitution in parliament on Sep 1, 2026. The oath formally opened his reign after his father Harald V's death.
Background
King Haakon VIII succeeded his father, King Harald V, who died on August 28, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Storting, Norway's parliament, on September 1, 2026, as required by the Norwegian Constitution. This event marks the formal beginning of his reign, with his funeral scheduled for September 9 in Oslo.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026King Harald V died, making Haakon the new king.
- Aug 30, 2026A memorial service for King Harald V was held in Asker, attended by the new King and other royals.
- Sep 1, 2026King Haakon VIII swore the oath of allegiance to the Constitution before the Storting at 1:00 PM Oslo time. Queen Mette-Marit, Queen Sonja, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Prince Sverre Magnus were present.
- Sep 9, 2026King Harald's funeral is scheduled to take place in Oslo.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Storting emphasized that the oath is a legally binding declaration to uphold the Constitution and laws of Norway.
- Public
- A Norstat poll from May showed support for the monarchy at 64%, indicating public backing for the institution.
Still unverified
Queen Mette-Marit's absence due to complications following a transplant is reported by one source, but other sources list her as attending; this discrepancy is unconfirmed.