King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state
King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament
- Why it matters
- The oath formalizes the constitutional transfer of power following the death of the previous monarch, establishing the new king's legal authority to reign.
- Most affected
- Norwegian citizens — Constitutional succession is now formally completed under legal framework.
- Likely next
- Whether the funeral proceedings for the former king take place as scheduled and whether the new king issues a formal address to the nation.
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