Norway's King Haakon VIII takes oath after Harald V's death

Norway's new King Haakon VIII swore an oath before parliament, the first major institutional step of his reign, after the death of his father King Harald V on Friday aged 89. Harald V lies in state at the Royal Palace as mourners pay their respects. Public support for the monarchy has risen to 72 percent, according to one report.

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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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