Following the passing of King Harald V of Norway, the new King Haakon VIII of Norway convened an extraordinary Cabinet Meeting at the Royal Palace of Oslo to proclaim his Accession to the Norwegian Throne on August 28th.
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra joined King Haakon VIII of Norway for the extraordinary Cabinet Meeting at the Royal Palace of Oslo after the passing of King Harald V of Norway. The Crown Princess will now also attend the weekly Cabinet Meetings and serve as Regent of Norway when required.
The King announced:
Prime Minister and ministers:
It is my duty to inform the Council of State that my dear father, His Majesty King Harald V, died today, 28 August 2026 at 06:35, and that in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, I have assumed the government as King of Norway.
I will take the name Haakon VIII and will continue the same motto that my father, grandfather and great-grandfather chose: “Everything for Norway.”
HM The King thanked the members of the government and the Norwegian people for their support and sympathy for the Royal Family during this time.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of His Majesty King Harald today. King Harald passed away peacefully at the National Hospital on Friday, August 28, at 6:35 a.m.
The Crown Prince Regent has become King Haakon VIII of Norway upon the passing of King Harald V. Further details will be announced in due course.
Our condolences to King Haakon and the Norwegian Royal Family on the loss of a beloved father and King!
The Norwegian Emerald Parure
Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara
Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara
Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet
Diamond Daisy Bandeau
Norwegian Amethyst Parure
Vifte Tiara
Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara
Diamond Daisy Bandeau
Norwegian Amethyst Parure
Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara
Vifte Tiara
Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings
Queen Maud’s Drapers’ Company Brooch
Crown Princess Märtha’s Silver Wedding Earrings
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Pendant Earrings
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Diamond Flowers
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Diamond Bracelet
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Ruby Crescent Brooch
Queen Maud’s Aquamarine Brooch
Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Queen Sonja’s Diamond Filigree Brooch
Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Ruby Heart Pendant
Diamond Leaf Brooch
King Olav’s Gift Tiara
Modern Gold Tiara
Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet
Vasa Tiara
Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara
Princess Astrid’s Ruby Aigrette Tiara
Princess Astrid’s Gold Bandeau Tiara
Queen Sophia’s Diamond Bracelet Bandeau
Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Pearl Tiara
Ruby Heart Pendant
Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings
Queen Maud’s Order of Victoria and Albert Bracelet
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet
Pearl Pendant Earrings