# King Haakon officially becomes Norway's monarch without Queen Mette-Marit

King Haakon takes the Norwegian throne Tuesday as Queen Mette-Marit is absent due to health complications.

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King Haakon officially assumes the role of regent of Norway on Tuesday. [^1]

The Norwegian royal house announced on 2026-09-09 that King Haakon has declared court mourning until October 9, 2026, following the death of King Harald. [^2]

King Harald of Norway died on the morning of September 6, 2026, at the age of 89. [^3]

Queen Mette-Marit is absent from the ceremony due to complications following her lung transplant. [^4]

During the mourning period, the official royal program is suspended, with the exception of constitutional duties such as the Council of State. [^5]

King Haakon ascended to the throne immediately following his father's death and took his oath in the Norwegian parliament, the Stortinget. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. King Haakon officially assumes the role of regent of Norway on Tuesday. (B.T., News)
2. The Norwegian royal house announced on 2026-09-09 that King Haakon has declared court mourning until October 9, 2026, following the death of King Harald. (B.T., News)
3. King Harald of Norway died on the morning of September 6, 2026, at the age of 89. (Berlingske, News)
4. Queen Mette-Marit is absent from the ceremony due to complications following her lung transplant. (B.T., News)
5. During the mourning period, the official royal program is suspended, with the exception of constitutional duties such as the Council of State. (Berlingske, News)
6. King Haakon ascended to the throne immediately following his father's death and took his oath in the Norwegian parliament, the Stortinget. (Berlingske, News)

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