# Norway bids farewell to King Harald as tens of thousands pay respects

https://mins.news/en/item/51735

- BBC News, 2026-09-09 16:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/clyjd6jz101o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> King Harald V was laid to rest in Oslo after a funeral attended by the Prince of Wales and other European royals. Following 13 days of national mourning, flags were raised from half-mast, while the new king, Haakon VIII, and his family waved to crowds from the Royal Palace balcony.

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