PoliticsHaakon VIII takes the oath as king of Norway
Haakon VIII took the oath as king of Norway before the Storting after the death of his father, Harald V, and his daughter Ingrid Alexandra took the oath as crown princess.
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PoliticsKing Harald V of Norway dies and is succeeded by Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway died at 89 after a 35-year reign and was succeeded by his son, Haakon VIII.