Norway’s King Harald V died at 89 after 35 years on the throne. Royal family scandals had driven support for the monarchy to its lowest level in decades, but the collective grief following his death appears to have revived public backing almost overnight.

DDW News2026-09-11 14:00

Norway held a final farewell for King Harald V as his coffin was taken to Akershus Fortress for burial. Crowds gathered in Oslo while royals and dignitaries attended solemn ceremonies, and members of the royal family later greeted the public from the Royal Palace balcony.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-09 19:52

Norway said farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday as crowds filled Oslo’s streets and foreign royals and leaders attended the funeral of the popular monarch. Harald V died Aug. 28 at age 89.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-09 18:06

Norway's royal family, led by its new King Haakon VIII, joined foreign royals, heads of state and other dignitaries in walking to Oslo's Lutheran cathedral for a final farewell to King Harald V.

Eeuronews2026-09-09 16:43

Tens of thousands lined the streets of Oslo on Wednesday to mourn King Harald V, who was laid to rest after dying at the age of 89.

GGuardian News2026-09-09 15:44

The funeral of Norway’s King Harald V is being held in Oslo, attended by the Prince of Wales and other European royals. Tens of thousands have gathered along the streets after 13 days of national mourning. The monarch died in August after 35 years on the throne and was succeeded by his son, Haakon VIII.

BBBC News2026-09-09 13:15

Live coverage is under way of the funeral of former King Harald V in Norway, with dignitaries from around the world attending.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-09 03:43

King Harald V of Norway, a popular modernising monarch who reigned for 35 years, died last month aged 89. The Prince of Wales will attend his funeral in Oslo on behalf of King Charles III, following the convention that a reigning monarch usually does not attend another head of state’s funeral. A private burial will follow the service.

BBBC News2026-09-04 19:45

People are lining up outside the Royal Palace to pay their respects to King Harald, who is lying in state in the Palace chapel ahead of his funeral on September 9. After his father’s death, King Haakon VIII swore before parliament on September 1 to uphold Norway’s constitution and laws, in one of several ceremonies marking the passing of the crown.

RReuters2026-09-02 18:53

People are visiting the Palace Chapel to pay their last respects to King Harald, who will lie in state until his funeral on September 9. His son, King Haakon VIII, took an oath before parliament on September 1, pledging to uphold Norway’s constitution and laws.

RReuters2026-09-02 17:40

People are visiting the Palace Chapel to pay their last respects to King Harald, who will lie in state until his funeral on September 9. His son, King Haakon VIII, swore an oath before parliament on September 1 to uphold Norway’s constitution and laws.

RReuters2026-09-02 11:11

People are paying their last respects to King Harald, who is lying in state at the Palace Chapel until his funeral on September 9. His son, King Haakon VIII, took an oath before parliament on September 1, pledging to uphold Norway’s constitution and laws in ceremonies following his father’s death.

RReuters2026-09-02 07:24

Norway’s King Haakon VIII has sworn an oath of allegiance to the constitution, saying, “So help me God.” He became monarch after King Harald V died on Friday aged 89. Haakon has adopted the motto “All for Norway,” inherited from his great-grandfather, Haakon VII.

Eeuronews2026-09-01 15:28

Norway’s new King Haakon VIII is set to swear his oath in parliament, with the ceremony available to watch live.

GGuardian News2026-09-01 10:27

Members of the public are shown paying their respects to the late King Harald V at the Royal Palace in Oslo.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-01 07:18

After the death of his father, King Harald V, Haakon VIII has ascended Norway’s throne and is taking the oath in parliament.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-01 07:17

The coffin of Norway’s late King Harald V was taken through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday. Queen Mette-Marit joined the procession, making her first official appearance since taking the title.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 17:34

Members of Norway’s royal family attended a memorial service at Asker Church, southwest of Oslo, as people across the country mourned King Harald V. The king died Friday at age 89, and tens of thousands have placed flowers, cards and candles outside the royal palace in Oslo.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-30 18:25

Norway’s new king has addressed the nation for the first time since taking the throne, paying tribute to his 89-year-old father, who died the previous day.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-30 12:31

King Harald’s coffin was taken from the National Hospital to the Royal Palace in Oslo after his death there early Friday. The palace said he died at 6:35 a.m. local time.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-29 13:49

People in Norway stood along Oslo’s streets in heavy rain as King Harald’s casket was moved from Oslo University Hospital to the Royal Palace. The palace had announced the 89-year-old monarch’s death hours earlier.

RReuters2026-08-29 12:58

Norway is mourning King Harald, who died at 89 after occupying the throne for 35 years. His son, King Haakon VIII, has succeeded him.

DDW News2026-08-28 19:10

Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII on Friday after the death of his father, King Harald. Mourners gathered outside Oslo’s Royal Palace to lay flowers, light candles and leave messages of support, while expressing confidence that the new monarch would care well for Norway.

GGlobal News2026-08-28 18:53

The coffin of Norway’s King Harald V is being transferred from the country’s national hospital in Oslo to the Royal Palace. Harald, who had reigned for 35 years, died early Friday at the age of 89.

BBBC News2026-08-28 16:37