Norway’s new king stands with daughter to take oath, as support for scandal-hit royals recovers

King Haakon VIII formalised the start of his reign following the death of his father Harald, as Ingrid Alexandra – a student at university in Australia – became heir to the throne.

King Haakon VIII formalised the start of his reign following the death of his father Harald, as Ingrid Alexandra – a student at university in Australia – became heir to the throne.

Backlash as Queen of Norway's son allowed out of house arrest for King Harald's funeral with ankle tag  GB News

Norway's new king takes oath before parliament after Harald's death  Reuters

OSLO, Sept 1 - King Haakon VIII of Norway will on Tuesday take an oath before parliament following the death of his father, pledging to uphold the Nordic country's constitution and laws in the latest in a series of ceremonies marking the passing of the crown.

The coffin of late King Harald V of Norway traveled through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday, with Queen Mette-Marit joining the procession in her first official appearance since assuming the title.

King Harald V lies in state at the royal palace chapel until his September 9 funeral, as Norway enters a national mourning period.

The coffin of the late King Harald V of Norway has traveled through the royal palace to its chapel

The coffin of the late King Harald V of Norway has traveled through the royal palace to its chapel

In a statement released by the Palace on Sunday evening, it was confirmed Harald - who ruled Norway for 35 years - will be laid to rest on Wednesday, September 9 at Oslo Cathedral.

Norway's royal palace says the funeral of King Harald V will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9  AP News

The royal family and the country has been in an official state of mourning.