Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
Summary
King Haakon VIII of Norway took an oath of allegiance before the Norwegian parliament after his father, King Harald V, passed away. He promised to follow Norway’s constitution, with his daughter Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra by his side, during a ceremony without a formal coronation.Key Facts
- King Haakon VIII became king after the death of his father, King Harald V.
- Haakon swore an oath to follow Norway’s 1814 constitution.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Haakon’s 22-year-old daughter, joined him at the oath ceremony.
- King Haakon’s wife, Queen Mette-Marit, missed the ceremony due to health issues after a lung transplant.
- King Harald V died at age 89 from haemolytic anaemia and will be buried at Akershus Fortress in Oslo.
- Thousands of Norwegians paid respects by laying flowers and flags at the Royal Palace.
- Public support for the Norwegian monarchy increased to about 72% after Harald’s death.
- Norway no longer holds formal coronation ceremonies but may have a church ceremony at Nidaros Cathedral.
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