King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to Norway’s constitution
By The BriefBrief
Norway’s King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign. Dressed in ceremonial uniform, he promised to govern in line with the constitution, while his wife was unable to attend after a lung transplant.
WHO:King Haakon VIII
WHAT:Swore an oath before parliament to abide by Norway’s constitution
WHEN:Aug 31, 2026
WHERE:Norway
WHY:A procedural constitutional oath before parliament marked the start of his reign.
