Håkon VIII sworn in as Norwegian King
King Haakon VIII of Norway took the throne after taking the oath before the parliament, succeeding his father King Harald, who passed away at the age of 89. As a confirmation of the constitutional monarchy, the transfer ceremony was held in the parliament hall in the presence of members of the royal family, amidst large popular crowds. The coffin of the late king will be displayed at the palace church until September 8th, with his funeral scheduled for the following day.
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