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King Haakon VIII takes the oath according to the Constitution in the Storting in Oslo, 1 September, 2026

Video. Norway's King Haakon VIII swears oath of allegiance to constitution

Updated: 01/09/2026 - 13:32 GMT+2

Haakon became Norway's monarch when King Harald V died on Friday at 89. He has adopted the motto "All for Norway," which dates back to his great-grandfather, Haakon VII.

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