King Haakon VIII Takes Constitutional Oath as Norway's New Monarch

King Haakon VIII of Norway formally began his reign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by taking a constitutional oath before parliament, following the death of his father, King Harald V. In a historic ceremony at the Storting in Oslo, the new monarch pledged to govern in accordance with the nation's constitution and laws, while his daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, simultaneously took a key step securing her future role. The oath-taking ceremony, a constitutional requirement for succession, took place at 12:06 p.m. local time. King Haakon, 53, read the oath from a book while seated on a golden throne in the parliamentary chamber.