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Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday

Haakon will officially become the new King of Norway, known as Haakon VIII, during a swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on Tuesday. He has chosen "Everything for Norway" as his royal motto, succeeding his late father, Harald, under updated succession laws.

Crown Prince Haakon will be sworn in as the new King of Norway, taking the regnal name Haakon VIII, this coming Tuesday. In accordance with the Norwegian constitution, the 53-year-old monarch will deliver his formal oath at the parliament, promising to govern the kingdom in adherence to its laws and constitution. He has adopted the motto "Everything for Norway," a phrase used by the three previous monarchs before him.

Haakon succeeded his late father, Harald, to the throne. Although he has an older sister, Princess Märtha Louise, the gender-based succession laws in place at the time of their birth prioritized male heirs. These regulations have since been updated, meaning that Haakon's eldest daughter is now the official Crown Princess and next in line for the throne. The inauguration marks a significant transition for the Norwegian monarchy following the passing of the former king.

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