Norway's royal succession
King Harald V of Norway died on August 28, 2026. His son, now King Haakon VIII, took an oath before parliament on September 1, and the nation began paying its final respects to the late king, who lay in state at the Palace Chapel. King Harald V's funeral was held on September 9.
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King Harald V funeral in Norway
Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday as crowds lined Oslo's streets and foreign royals and leaders gathered for the funeral of the popular monarch, who died Aug. 28 at 89. Dignitaries from across the globe gathered to pay their respects.
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Norway's King Harald lies in state
Norwegians are paying their final respects to the late King Harald V, who is lying in state at the Palace Chapel. His funeral is scheduled for September 9. His son, King Haakon VIII, took an oath before parliament on September 1.
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King Harald of Norway dies
King Harald of Norway has died at age 87. He had been hospitalized for a blood infection. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will now become King Haakon VIII. Norway abolished formal coronations in 1908, so no coronation will take place for the new king.
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