King Harald V Swears Oath Before Parliament
The new King of Norway, Haakon VIII, took the constitutional oath before the parliament, succeeding his father, Harald V, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89. He officially swore the oath and pledged to rule the kingdom in accordance with the constitution and laws. At 53 years old, he is considered a symbolic monarch in his duties, and he recently underwent a procedure to have a pacemaker implanted to ensure his health, while his responsibilities are limited to ceremonial and honorary roles.
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