https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-bids-final-farewell-to-popular-king-harald-v-as-crowds-and-royals-converge-for-his-funeralContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-bids-final-farewell-to-popular-king-harald-v-as-crowds-and-royals-converge-for-his-funeralhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-bids-final-farewell-to-popular-king-harald-v-as-crowds-and-royals-converge-for-his-funeral#u65224Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:53:55 +0000Norway bid farewell to King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, in a state funeral attended by international royalty and dignitaries. Tens of thousands of citizens lined the streets of Oslo to honor the King, whom some Norwegians referred to as Grandfather. British representatives, including Prince William and Princess Anne, attended the services. The royal family, including Queen Sonja and Queen Mette-Marit, wore jewelry described by experts as speaking the language of royal mourning.Why it mattersKing Harald V held limited constitutional power but remained a prominent leader for the nati