Norway's new King Haakon to take oath Tuesday

Norway is set to witness a significant constitutional ceremony as its new monarch, King Haakon, prepares to take his oath. The formal accession to the throne will be marked by an oath to the Norwegian constitution, a pledge to uphold the country's laws and governance.

The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, at 1:00 PM in the Storting, Norway's parliament. This official act occurs just four days after the passing of King Harald, who died early Friday morning. The timing echoes the succession of King Harald himself, who took his oath four days after his father's death in 1991.

During the Storting session, the speaker will announce King Harald's death and the subsequent transfer of the crown. The oath-taking will be televised, allowing the nation to witness this pivotal moment. King Haakon, upon taking the oath as an adult, will formally commit to ruling the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, invoking divine assistance as per the constitutional text.

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I promise and swear to rule the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, so help me Almighty God.