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International2026-09-02 · Source — The Court Jeweller

King Haakon VIII Takes Constitutional Oath in Historic Ceremony with Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra

King Haakon VIII of Norway formally ascended the throne on September 1st, taking a constitutional oath before Norway's parliament in Oslo. His 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, stood beside him in a historic moment, becoming the first female heir to the Norwegian throne in 600 years and signing her own constitutional oath at the Royal Palace later that day.

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International2026-09-01 · Source — NPR

King Haakon VIII Takes Constitutional Oath, Succeeding His Father King Harald V

King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, died at age 89. On Tuesday, September 1st at 1pm, King Haakon VIII took his oath to the Constitution before the Storting (the Norwegian parliament). The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.

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International2026-08-31 · Source — HELLO! Magazine

Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett Celebrate Their Second Wedding Anniversary

Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her husband, spiritual guide Durek Verrett, are marking their second wedding anniversary today, August 31, 2026. The couple exchanged vows exactly two years ago at Hotel Union in Geiranger, Norway, in an intimate ceremony that blended traditional royal elegance with contemporary flair.

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