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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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Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father

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Death and succession of Norway's King Harald V

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King Harald V of Norway has died at age 89 after a 35-year reign; his son has succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, who has sworn an oath before parliament. Prince William will represent King Charles III at Harald V's funeral next week, alongside the Princess Royal attending in a private capacity as godmother to the new king.

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Buckingham Palace announced Prince William will represent King Charles III at King Harald V's funeral, with the Princess Royal attending privately as godmother to the new king.

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In this event Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V Earlier coverage Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king Earlier coverage

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Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father

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Norway’s new king pledges to govern as support for monarchy rises to 72 percent

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