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Norwegian King Haakon takes oath of loyalty in parliament

And just like that, King Haakon has just delivered the required oath.

Norway's King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the day he takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution at the Norwegian Parliament, following the death of his father King Harald, in Oslo, Norway.
Norway's King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the day he takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution at the Norwegian Parliament, following the death of his father King Harald, in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters

In another ceremonial passage, he also confirmed that he will adopt his father’s motto for his reign: “All for Norway.”

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King Harald’s funeral will be held on 9 September at Oslo Cathedral, and he will be laid to rest in the royal mausoleum at Akershus Fortress in Oslo.

The funeral is likely to attract lots of foreign dignitaries and leaders.

Starting from today, members of the public will be able to pay their last respects to him by visiting the palace chapel, where his body is lying in state.

Cadets of the Military Academy stand guard next to the casket of King Harald V of Norway draped with the Royal Flag at the Royal Palace Chapel in Oslo.
Cadets of the Military Academy stand guard next to the casket of King Harald V of Norway draped with the Royal Flag at the Royal Palace Chapel in Oslo. Photograph: Cornelius Poppe/NTB/AFP/Getty Images

Leaving the parliament, King Haakon VIII is warmly welcomed by gathered on-lookers with applause as he returns to the royal palace.

Norway’s King Haakon leaves the Norwegian parliament after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the constitution in Oslo, Norway.
Norway’s King Haakon leaves the Norwegian parliament after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the constitution in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
Norway’s King Haakon VIII’s motorcade in Oslo, Norway.
Norway’s King Haakon VIII’s motorcade in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Cornelius Poppe/EPA

After the speeches, the Norwegian parliament sings Norway’s royal anthem “Kongesangen,” or the King’s Song, which as you may have noticed shares the same melody with Britain’s “God Save the King.”

And that concludes the ceremony.

With Queen Mette-Marit absent from today’s ceremony due to health issues (11:02), the King is accompanied by Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne.

Norway's Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrives at the Norwegian Parliament, on the day Norway's King Haakon takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution, following the death of his father King Harald, in Oslo, Norway.
Norway's Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrives at the Norwegian Parliament, on the day Norway's King Haakon takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution, following the death of his father King Harald, in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

Norwegian parliament’s president Masud Gharahkhani is now delivering a speech paying tribute to the late King Harald, saying that for many he was “an unwavering defender of our constitution and democratic government” and “a symbol of security, continuity and community.”

He ends the speech asking lawmakers to observe a minute of silence to the late King.

Norwegian King Haakon takes oath of loyalty in parliament

And just like that, King Haakon has just delivered the required oath.

Norway's King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the day he takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution at the Norwegian Parliament, following the death of his father King Harald, in Oslo, Norway.
Norway's King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra on the day he takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution at the Norwegian Parliament, following the death of his father King Harald, in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters

In another ceremonial passage, he also confirmed that he will adopt his father’s motto for his reign: “All for Norway.”

The monarchy remains broadly ​popular: 72% of Norwegians support it, while 20% ‌favour a republic or another ‌form of government, according to a Norstat poll for broadcaster NRK published on Tuesday, the first poll on the issue ‌taken since Harald’s death, Reuters reported.

King Haakon has now arrived at the Norwegian parliament, and the formal ceremony should get under way very shortly.

As required by the constitution, the King will declare:

“I promise and swear to rule the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, so help me God the Almighty ‌and All-knowing.“

Haakon formally became king the moment his father died, but Norway’s constitution still requires him to take an oath of loyalty to the nation’s constitution – and this is what is going to happen today.

Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is in attendance, as are many other senior Norwegian leaders and diplomats.

Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre arrives at the Norwegian Parliament, on the day Norway's King Haakon takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution in Oslo, Norway.
Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre arrives at the Norwegian Parliament, on the day Norway's King Haakon takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

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Russia criticises Italy's 'ridiculous' decision to appoint ex Ukrainian defence minister Fedorov as adviser

Lorenzo Tondo

Lorenzo Tondo

in Palermo

Russia has described as “ridiculous” the Italian government’s decision to appoint Ukraine’s former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov as the country’s innovation adviser at the defence ministry.

Former defence minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during an interview with Reuters last month.
Former defence minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during an interview with Reuters last month. Photograph: Anatolii Stepanov/Reuters

“This is a perfect example of how western countries use Ukraine and Ukrainians,” said the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova.

“While ordinary citizens are being mobilised and sent to the trenches in Ukraine to face certain death, the managers of the Kyiv regime are turning military defeats into personal international contracts – and they are not ashamed of it.”

Italy’s defence minister, Guido Crosetto, disclosed the offer shortly after Fedorov was dismissed in July, praising him as a driving force behind military innovation who had helped Ukraine regain the initiative in its war against Russia.

“I understand that they would prefer decisions concerning Italy to be taken by someone who checks with Moscow first, but for the time being that is still not the case,” Crosetto told Ansa in response. “We make decisions thinking only about Rome, not Moscow, Kyiv or Washington.”

Fedorov, 35, was fired six months after his appointment, having initiated reforms around procurement and mobilisation that put him on a collision course with the military establishment and political rivals.

In a post on X, Fedorov thanked Crosetto for “his personal support” and for the offer to serve as his adviser.

“In this role, I will assist Italy in adopting modern warfare technologies, enhancing its defence sector, and adapting to emerging global security challenges,” he said.