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WorldNorway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side

King Haakon VIII swore before Norway’s parliament to uphold the 1814 constitution, marking a major step in the transfer of the crown after his father Harald V’s death. Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra attended beside him, while Queen Mette-Marit missed the ceremony because of complications following her June lung transplant.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:40Original

Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his sideWorld