What happens after a new Norwegian king takes the throne? King Haakon VIII has formally sworn allegiance to Norway’s constitution four days after the death of his father, King Harald V. Appearing before the Storting, Norway’s parliament, Haakon promised to govern according to the country’s constitution and laws and adopted the historic royal motto “All for Norway.”

Why was Queen Mette-Marit absent from King Haakon’s swearing-in ceremony? The palace says the Queen remained under medical observation because of complications following her June lung transplant.

We also examine the controversial appearance of Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Høiby, in the Royal Family’s private funeral procession. Why was Høiby allowed to participate while serving a four-year prison sentence for rape and assault? Why was he included alongside Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus—and what does his presence reveal about King Haakon’s promise that the family will remain united?
Plus, where is King Harald lying in state, how can the Norwegian public pay its respects, and what will happen before his state funeral at Oslo Cathedral on September 9?



AI is sometimes used in the creation of this podcast, primarlily when used to translate and interpolate Norwegian language news soruces.

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