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King Haakon VIII swore an oath before Norway’s parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign after King Harald V died on Friday aged 89.
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Death and succession of Norway's King Harald V
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King Harald V of Norway died on 28 August 2026 at age 89 after a 35-year reign; his son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeded him as King Haakon VIII and swore an oath before parliament on 1 September. Harald V's funeral was held in Oslo on 9 September, concluding 13 days of national mourning.
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BBC News – World BBC
Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
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King Haakon VIII swore an oath before Norway’s parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign after King Harald V died on Friday aged 89.
