Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era

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1. 15d ago

   King Harald V's coffin moved to royal chapel ahead of Sept. 9 funeral

   Queen Mette-Marit joined a procession Monday to move the coffin of King Harald V through the royal palace to its chapel. The public can pay their respects at the chapel for one week. Norway's royal palace has scheduled the official funeral for Sept. 9. This follows the death of King Harald V on Friday at age 89 and the immediate ascension of his son, King Haakon VIII.

   Why it matters

   The transition marks the beginning of the reign of King Haakon VIII. National mourning has included memorial services at churches across Norway and public tributes at the royal palace in Oslo.

   What is confirmed

   • The coffin of King Harald V was moved through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday.
   • Queen Mette-Marit participated in the Monday procession in her first official appearance since assuming her title.
   • The funeral of King Harald V is scheduled for Sept. 9.
   • King Harald V died Friday and was succeeded by King Haakon VIII.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The public will be able to pay their respects at the royal chapel for the next week.

   What to watch next

   • The official funeral service on Sept. 9
   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. www.townandcountrymag.com — King Harald’s Coffin Was Carried Through the Royal Palace in a Solemn Procession
   3. www.mprnews.org — Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V; funeral set for Sept. 9
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2. 16d ago

   Norway transitions to King Haakon VIII following death of King Harald V

   Norway has entered a new royal era after King Harald V died Friday at age 89. His son has ascended the throne as King Haakon VIII. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Oslo on Saturday to leave flowers and cards at the royal palace. On Sunday, Norwegians attended memorial services at churches nationwide, including a funeral service at Oslo Cathedral led by Dean Pål Kristian Balstad and a service at Asker Church attended by the royal family. King Charles expressed profound sadness over the loss of his dear cousin.

   Why it matters

   King Harald V served as the Norwegian monarch for 35 years. The transition to King Haakon VIII follows a established line of succession. This period of national mourning marks the first change in the Norwegian throne in over three decades.

   What is confirmed

   • King Harald V died Friday at age 89.
   • The crown prince has become King Haakon VIII.
   • King Harald V served on the throne for 35 years.
   • Tens of thousands of people gathered in Oslo to mourn the late king.
   • Memorial services took place at churches across Norway on Sunday.

   What to watch next

   • Official coronation details for King Haakon VIII
   • Formal state funeral arrangements for King Harald V
   Sources used for this update (18)

   1. AP News — Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death
   2. The New York Times — Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?
   3. AP News — Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
   4. Time Magazine — King Harald V of Norway Has Died After 35 Years On the Throne. Meet His Successor, Haakon
   5. Marie Claire — Palace Flags Are Flying at Half-Staff as King Charles Shares “Profound Sadness” Over the Loss of “Dear Cousin”
   6. Town & Country Magazine — Norwegian Line of Succession to the Throne, Explained
   7. Reuters — Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palace
   8. South China Morning Post — King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald
   9. Al Jazeera — Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII
   10. NBC News — Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era
   11. Town & Country Magazine — The Remarkable Love Story Behind King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 57-Year Marriage
   12. apnews.com — Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V
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