Norway’s King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
Norway’s King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, though his wife, still convalescing after a lung transplant, was unable to attend. Dressed in a ceremonial uniform, the 53-year-old Haakon, who became king when his father King Harald V died on Friday morning aged 89, swore to abide by the Scandinavian country’s constitution,…
On Tuesday, Norway's King Haakon VIII took his oath before parliament, marking the commencement of his reign. His wife, Queen Mette-Marit, who was recovering from a lung transplant, was unable to attend. Haakon, 53, made the promise to abide by Norway's constitution, a largely symbolic role. Queen Mette-Marit, also 53, was not present due to her ongoing recovery; complications post-transplant have occurred frequently, necessitating constant observation.
Their eldest daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, also attended the ceremony and pledged her allegiance in writing at the Royal Palace. The couple observed a moment of silence for their father, King Harald V, who died on Friday morning at 89, from haemolytic anaemia. Harald's funeral plans are set for September 9 at Oslo Cathedral, where he will lie in state at the palace chapel for public viewing before burial in the royal mausoleum.
Public opinion towards the monarchy has surged since Harald's death, with 72% of Norwegians supporting the monarchy, up from 64% in May.
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