Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath of allegiance in parliament
Norway's new King Haakon VIII has taken his oath of allegiance in the Storting, confirming the monarch's limited powers. His daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is expected to submit a written oath later.
Norway's new King Haakon VIII has formally taken his oath of allegiance before the country's parliament, the Storting. Through this ceremony, the monarch confirms that he recognizes and will abide by the constitutional limits placed on his authority — Norway operates as a constitutional monarchy, with actual political decision-making resting with parliament and the government.
The swearing of the oath in the Storting is both a symbolic and legal act, through which the new monarch publicly affirms his role within the state system and his loyalty to its laws.
Crown princess expected to follow
According to reports, King Haakon VIII's daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is expected to submit her own oath of allegiance shortly afterward, though in written form. This means the future heir to the throne will also formally confirm her commitment to the country's constitutional order.
