Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel
Queen Mette-Marit and Marius Borg Høiby joined the procession transporting the coffin of King Harald V to the royal chapel. King Haakon VIII has ascended the throne, delivering his first national address and swearing an oath of allegiance to the constitution before parliament while his father lay in state. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Oslo to honor the late monarch, who died at age 89. Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is now the heir and the first queen-to-be in 600 years.
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- ✓ King Harald V died at the age of 89.
- ✓ King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance to the constitution before parliament.
- ✓ Marius Borg Høiby was granted permission to leave house arrest to attend the funeral procession.
- ✓ Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the new heir and the first queen-to-be in 600 years.
What changed
Queen Mette-Marit and Marius Borg Høiby participated in the procession to the royal chapel.
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Queen Mette-Marit and Marius Borg Høiby join King Harald V's funeral procession
Queen Mette-Marit and Marius Borg Høiby joined the procession transporting the coffin of King Harald V to the royal chapel. King Haakon VIII has ascended the throne, delivering his first national address and swearing an oath of allegiance to the constitution before parliament while his father lay in state. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Oslo to honor the late monarch, who died at age 89. Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is now the heir and the first queen-to-be in 600 years.
Why it matters
King Harald V's death marks the start of a new royal era for Norway. The transition involves the formal installation of King Haakon VIII and the positioning of the next generation of leadership. The public mourning reflects the late king's reputation as a figure who balanced tradition with modernity.
What is confirmed
- King Harald V died at the age of 89.
- King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance to the constitution before parliament.
- Marius Borg Høiby was granted permission to leave house arrest to attend the funeral procession.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the new heir and the first queen-to-be in 600 years.
- Tens of thousands of people gathered in Oslo to mourn King Harald V.
What to watch next
- Formal funeral rites for King Harald V
- Further official duties of King Haakon VIII
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (20)
- The New York Times — Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89
- The New York Times — ‘The Grandfather of All Norway’: Mourners Remember King Harald V
- NBC News — Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era
- dw.com — Norway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the nation
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org — Gratitude for the Life and Service of King Harald V
- AP News — Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V
- AP News — Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel
- People.com — Queen Sonja of Norway Weeps as She Mourns Husband of 58 Years King Harald Outside Royal Palace
- Town & Country Magazine — Marius Borg Høiby Granted Permission to Leave House Arrest
- People.com — Marius Borg Høiby Takes Part in Procession of King Harald of Norway’s Coffin amid House Arrest
- townandcountrymag.com — King Haakon Honors “Dear Father” King Harald in First Speech to Nation
- Reuters — Norway's new king to swear oath before parliament after Harald's death
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