https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-royal-eraContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-royal-erahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-royal-era#u53304Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:30:29 +0000Queen 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 mattersThe 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 confirmedTh https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-royal-erahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-royal-era#u52951Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:15:23 +0000Norway 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 mattersKing Harald V served as the Norwegian monarch for 35 years. The