Norwegian King Haakon VIII Sworn In Following Father's Death

King Haakon VIII took the oath of office in Norway's parliament after King Harald V died.

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King Haakon VIII of Norway took the oath of office as the new monarch at the national parliament on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. ^[1] King Haakon VIII succeeded his father, King Harald V, who died on Friday, September 2026. ^[2] King Haakon VIII took the constitutional oath before the Storting, the Parliament of Norway, on a Tuesday to officially begin his reign. ^[3] Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani described the late King Harald V as an 'unwavering defender of the Constitution and the Government' and a symbol of security, stability, and peace. ^[4] Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani presided over the session where King Haakon VIII swore to rule according to the constitution and laws. ^[5] King Haakon VIII declared, 'I promise and swear to govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Constitution and its laws, so help me God Almighty and Omniscient,' from the podium. ^[6] Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Parliament, highlighted the legacy of King Harald V, who ruled for 35 years and defended the Constitution and democracy. ^[7] Queen Mette-Marit has faced controversies including her past relationship with a man convicted of drug-related crimes and her name appearing in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. ^[8]

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King Haakon VIII of Norway took the oath of office as the new monarch at the national parliament on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. · La Tercera

King Haakon VIII succeeded his father, King Harald V, who died on Friday, September 2026. · La Tercera

King Haakon VIII took the constitutional oath before the Storting, the Parliament of Norway, on a Tuesday to officially begin his reign. · Diario De México

Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani described the late King Harald V as an 'unwavering defender of the Constitution and the Government' and a symbol of security, stability, and peace. · La Tercera

Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani presided over the session where King Haakon VIII swore to rule according to the constitution and laws. · La Tercera

King Haakon VIII declared, 'I promise and swear to govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Constitution and its laws, so help me God Almighty and Omniscient,' from the podium. · Diario De México

Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Parliament, highlighted the legacy of King Harald V, who ruled for 35 years and defended the Constitution and democracy. · Diario De México

Queen Mette-Marit has faced controversies including her past relationship with a man convicted of drug-related crimes and her name appearing in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. · Diario De México

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