Norway's King Haakon VIII Swears Oath in Parliament

Oslo — In a ceremony at the Norwegian parliament, the newly crowned King Haakon VIII took his first constitutional oath, formally pledging to uphold the nation’s charter as the inaugural institutional act of his reign. The solemn event, attended by senior officials and members of the Storting, marked a historic transition following the late monarch’s abdication and underscored the continuity of Norway’s constitutional monarchy.

Queen Consort Mette‑Marit was absent from the proceedings, having been hospitalized for a lung transplant and remaining in recovery. Her inability to attend was noted by palace officials, who expressed wishes for her swift recuperation. The king’s oath and the queen’s health update together set the tone for the early months of the new reign, emphasizing both the constitutional responsibilities of the monarchy and the personal challenges faced by the royal family.