New King Haakon takes oath in Norwegian parliament, wife Mette-Marit absent
King Haakon VIII has officially taken his constitutional oath before the Norwegian parliament following the death of his father, King Harald. The ceremony proceeded without Queen Mette-Marit, who remained at home due to ongoing health complications following a recent lung transplant.
King Haakon has officially taken his constitutional oath before the Norwegian parliament, four days after the passing of his father, King Harald, at age 89. During the ceremony, Haakon expressed his commitment to maintaining the strong relationship between the monarchy and parliament. He was accompanied by Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, while Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus observed from the gallery. The event was met with widespread public celebration as Haakon formally assumed the title of King Haakon VIII. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is scheduled to provide her own written oath at the palace later in the day. The new King's wife, Mette-Marit, was notably absent from the proceedings. Her absence was attributed to ongoing health complications stemming from a lung transplant she underwent in June. According to her medical team, the Queen requires continuous observation due to recurring issues, preventing her from attending the official swearing-in ceremony in person.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
