https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-as-tens-of-thousands-mournContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-as-tens-of-thousands-mournhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-as-tens-of-thousands-mourn#u53531Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:27:03 +0000Tens of thousands of Norwegians mourned King Harald V, who died Friday at 89, with memorial services held nationwide on Sunday. King Haakon VIII eulogized his father as a dedicated monarch and loving parent in his first address to the nation. The late king's coffin was carried through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday in a solemn procession attended by Queen Mette-Marit.Why it mattersKing Harald V ruled Norway for 35 years before his death on August 28, 2026. His son, King Haakon VIII, ascended to the throne immediately after his death. The royal family and nation are in a period o https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-as-tens-of-thousands-mournhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-new-king-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-as-tens-of-thousands-mourn#u53136Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:43:50 +0000King Haakon VIII has ascended the Norwegian throne following the death of his father, King Harald V, who died Friday at age 89. In his first address to the nation, Haakon VIII eulogized his father as a dedicated monarch and loving parent. Tens of thousands of citizens gathered at the royal palace and churches nationwide for memorial services on Sunday. The royal palace confirmed that King Harald V, who ruled for 35 years, will be laid to rest at Oslo Cathedral on Wednesday, September 9.Why it mattersThe transition marks the start of a new royal era for Norway after more than three decades of s