Tuesday, September 1, 2026

King Haakon's oath and declaration before the Storting


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  President of the Storting,

I promise and swear to govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, so help me God the Almighty and All-Knowing!

President of the Storting,

At this first meeting between the people's elected representatives and me as King of Norway, I would like to express my hope that the good relationship that has existed between the Storting and my father, King Harald, my grandfather, King Olav, and my great-grandfather, King Haakon, can be maintained and then developed in line with the tasks that the country will face in the future.

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 The Queen and I would like to confirm that we are available to carry out our work for the country and the people. In this tradition, I, as King of Norway, have also adopted the motto "Everything for Norway".


Queen Mette-Marit was unable to attend the ceremony

Pulmonologist Are Holm at the National Hospital states:

-It is not uncommon for complications to occur after a lung transplant. The Queen has had complications on some occasions since the operation, including today. As a result, the Queen must be observed throughout the day. The Queen will therefore unfortunately not be able to attend the swearing-in ceremony in the Storting today.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra will accompany His Majesty the King. Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus will attend the swearing-in from the Storting Hall.


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