King Haakon to Crown Without Ceremony
King Haakon VIII ascended the throne of Norway following his father, King Harald V, without a formal coronation ceremony. This was due to a tradition of reducing coronation festivities in the country, which has not held a coronation since 1906 after the related article was removed from the constitution. A simple enthronement ceremony was held at Nidaros Cathedral, where the king took the oath before the Parliament. His death announced that King Harald had reigned for 35 years. King Haakon wears his wife, Queen Mette Marit, and it is expected that an anointing ceremony will take place during this period, with members of the royal family, including the king’s children, in attendance. This marks the beginning of a new era without a traditional coronation celebration.
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