Norway's royal palace says the funeral of King Harald V will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9

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1. 12d ago

   Norway prepares for King Harald V funeral on Sept. 9

   Norway's royal palace scheduled the funeral of King Harald V for Wednesday, Sept. 9. Queen Mette-Marit made her first official appearance as queen on Monday while joining the procession to move the late king's coffin to the royal chapel. Princess Astrid, 94, also visited her brother's coffin. These events follow Sunday memorial services where tens of thousands of citizens gathered at churches and cathedrals nationwide to honor the former monarch. King Haakon VIII has already assumed the throne and addressed the nation.

   Why it matters

   King Harald V died peacefully at age 89 on Friday. His death triggered the immediate accession of his son, King Haakon VIII. The transition marks a shift in leadership for the Norwegian monarchy.

   What is confirmed

   • The funeral of King Harald V is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9.
   • Queen Mette-Marit joined the procession to bring King Harald V's coffin to the royal chapel on Monday.
   • Tens of thousands of Norwegians attended memorial services at churches and cathedrals on Sunday.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Princess Astrid visited her late brother's coffin at the royal palace.

   What to watch next

   • The funeral service on Wednesday, Sept. 9
   • Further official appearances by King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. apnews.com — Norway’s Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V’s coffin to royal chapel
   2. wtop.com — Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V
   3. wtop.com — Norway’s royal palace says the funeral of King Harald V will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9
   4. www.townandcountrymag.com — The Norwegian Royal House Shares a Moving Photo of Princess Astrid Mourning King Harald
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2. 16d ago

   Norway sets funeral for King Harald V on September 9

   The royal palace scheduled the funeral of King Harald V for Wednesday, Sept. 9. Harald died peacefully at age 89 on Friday, leading to the immediate accession of his son, King Haakon VIII. The new monarch has delivered his first speech to the nation and attended a royal memorial service on Sunday. Across Norway, citizens are gathering at churches and nationwide ceremonies to pay tribute to the late king.

   Why it matters

   The transition of power occurs following the death of a popular monarch. King Haakon VIII now leads the Norwegian royal family.

   What is confirmed

   • King Harald V died at age 89 on Friday.
   • King Haakon VIII succeeded his father as the new king of Norway.
   • The royal palace scheduled King Harald V's funeral for Wednesday, Sept. 9.
   • King Haakon VIII delivered his first speech to the nation.
   • Memorial services for King Harald V were held across Norway on Sunday.

   What to watch next

   • The funeral proceedings on September 9
   • Official state announcements regarding the new king's agenda
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. AP News — Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
   2. The Washington Post — Who is Norway’s new king, Haakon VIII?
   3. dw.com — Norway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the ​nation
   4. AP News — Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V
   5. Fox News — Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him
   6. Bloomberg.com — Funeral of Norway’s King Harald V Set for Sept. 9, Palace Says
   7. www.yahoo.com — Norway pays tribute to late king in ceremonies across the country
   8. www.djournal.com — Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9
   9. wtop.com — Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47
   10. www.yahoo.com — Norway honours King Harald in nationwide memorials, funeral date set
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