# Norway’s new king to swear oath before parliament after Harald’s death

https://mins.news/en/item/39892

- Reuters, 2026-09-01 07:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/norways-new-king-swear-oath-before-parliament-after-haralds-death-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a96802a2732d80001673a80

> King Haakon VIII of Norway will swear before parliament on Tuesday to uphold the country’s constitution and laws. The pledge is part of a series of ceremonies following the death of his father, Harald.

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