Consecration ceremony of Haakon VIII in August 2027

One year after ascending the throne, King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit will have a formal consecration ceremony on August 22, 2027, at Nidaros Cathedral. The royal couple will host a gala dinner at Stiftsgården, their residence in Trondheim. The event will feature a full agenda organized by the government and local authorities. The first coronation in Norway occurred around 1163 in Bergen, with most subsequent ceremonies held at Nidaros Cathedral. The last formal coronation was in 1906, after which a simpler consecration model was adopted. King Harald and Queen Sonja were consecrated in 1991, continuing this tradition. Following the upcoming celebrations, the royal couple will travel to Bergen for further engagements, including a banquet at Håkonshallen and a nationwide tour in spring 2028.