### [2026-09-1](/feed/2026/09/1/index.md)

##### Death and state funeral of Harald V
# Haakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting following the death of his father, Harald V. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, takes the oath as Crown Princess. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/norway-king-haakon-oath-allegiance-constitution-harald-0c4e5de3b7bcc7069af52500e34ec86c)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/norways-new-king-swear-oath-before-parliament-after-haralds-death-2026-09-01/)

### Changes:

1. Haakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting. Ingrid Alexandra takes the oath as Crown Princess. _2026-09-01 16:04:20 (First version)_
2. Haakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, takes the oath as Crown Princess.  _2026-09-01 20:04:31 (Update)_
2. Haakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting following the death of his father, Harald V. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, takes the oath as Crown Princess.  _(Current version)_

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