# King Haakon VIII pledges allegiance to Norway’s constitution as father lies in state

https://mins.news/en/item/40850

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-01 19:00 UTC
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- Original: https://bit.ly/4icg00N

> King Haakon VIII has sworn allegiance to Norway’s constitution in parliament. His pledge on Tuesday marked an important symbolic step as he assumes leadership of the Scandinavian country following his late father’s 35-year reign.

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