Haakon VIII sworn in as Norway's king

King Harald V of Norway took an oath in parliament.

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King Haakon VIII was sworn in before the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) on September 1.
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted in accordance with the Norwegian Constitution.
Haakon VIII swore to rule Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws.
The ceremony took place after the death of his father, King Harald V.
King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89.
Harald V had ruled Norway since 1991.
Queen Mette-Marit did not attend the ceremony due to health complications.
The funeral of King Harald V is scheduled for September 9.
The Storting announced the death of Harald V and the accession of Haakon VIII.
The ceremony included a minute of silence and the playing of the national anthem.
The new king affirmed his readiness to serve the country alongside the queen.

The king is 53 years old. — tg_echoonline_news
Harald V was 89 years old at the time of death. — riamo
Harald V died at the age of 90. — vedomosti
Harald V died at the age of 89. — vm
Harald V died at the age of 1991. — kommersant
Harald V was the oldest reigning monarch in Europe. — interfax
Harald V was hospitalized on August 17 due to fluid retention during treatment for hemolytic anemia. — vedomosti
Haakon VIII was regent starting August 17. — kommersant
The king was hospitalized on August 17 after an infection and complications from hemolytic anemia. — vedomosti
Queen Mette-Marit's health issues are due to complications after a lung transplant in June. — interfax
Queen Mette-Marit's absence was due to complications after a lung transplant. — vedomosti
Queen Mette-Marit's absence is due to complications after a lung transplant, as reported by her doctor. — kommersant