Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side

Norway’s new monarch, King Haakon VIII, took a ceremonial oath to uphold the country’s 1814 constitution during a key transition of power following the death of his father after decades on the throne. The coronation proceedings marked the first official step in the succession process, with the king delivering his pledge in a formal setting. His 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, stood beside him as he assumed his royal duties. Meanwhile, the king’s queen was unable to attend the ceremony due to post-surgery complications.

Haakon VIII promises to uphold 1814 constitution but his queen misses ceremony because of post-surgery ‘complications’King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance before Norway’s parliament on Tuesday in the first major stage in the passing of the crown since the death of his father after 35 years on the throne.Wearing a ceremonial uniform, Haakon, who became king when Harald V died on Friday, promised to uphold Norway’s 1814 constitution with his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, by his side. Continue reading...