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

Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.

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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.

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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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In this event Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald Earlier coverage 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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BBC Published 1 September 2026

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

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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