Norway's New King Takes Oath Following Father's Death

BBC · France 24 · first seen 01.09.2026 · updated 02.09.2026

Norway's new monarch has taken his official oath as mourners pay their final respects to the late King Harald V at the Royal Palace.

Norway's new king took his official oath of reign.
The late King Harald V is lying in state at the Royal Palace.

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