Following the death of King Harald V, his son, Haakon VIII, has formally ascended to the Norwegian throne. On Tuesday, the 53-year-old monarch appeared before the Norwegian parliament to swear an oath of allegiance, pledging to govern the kingdom in accordance with the nation’s 1814 constitution and laws. The ceremony, which serves as the primary formal step in the transition of power, was attended by the new King’s 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.

The transition follows the passing of King Harald V, who reigned for 35 years. While the BBC reports that the late King is currently lying in state at the Royal Palace as mourners pay their respects, The Guardian focuses on the specific details of the swearing-in ceremony. The Guardian notes that the new King wore a ceremonial uniform during the proceedings and provides the specific text of the oath, which included a religious invocation. The two outlets differ slightly in their focus: the BBC emphasizes the mourning period and the late King's status, while The Guardian provides a more granular account of the parliamentary oath and the presence of the Crown Princess.