Norway's new king swears constitutional oath after father's death
King Haakon VIII took his oath before parliament on Tuesday. This was four days after his father King Harald V died at age 89.
Why it mattersNorway's new reign is beginning. The queen faces ongoing health problems. Public support for the monarchy has grown since the king's death.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Norwegian royal news often attracts international interest; any significant change in the queen's health or the monarchy's role could affect broader Scandinavian-Australian relations.
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