https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-royal-palace-says-the-funeral-of-king-harald-v-will-take-place-on-wednesday-sept-9Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-royal-palace-says-the-funeral-of-king-harald-v-will-take-place-on-wednesday-sept-9https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-royal-palace-says-the-funeral-of-king-harald-v-will-take-place-on-wednesday-sept-9#u56029Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:15:25 +0000Norway'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 mattersKing Harald V died peacefully at age 89 on Frid https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-royal-palace-says-the-funeral-of-king-harald-v-will-take-place-on-wednesday-sept-9https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/norway-s-royal-palace-says-the-funeral-of-king-harald-v-will-take-place-on-wednesday-sept-9#u53093Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:51:15 +0000The 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 mattersThe transition of power occurs following the death of a popular monarch. King Haakon VIII now leads the Norwegian royal family.What is confirmedKing Harald V died at age 89 on Fri