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The poignant tribute to King Harald worn by royal ladies at his funeral

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9th September 2026
The ladies of the Norwegian Royal Family wore special gifts from the late King Harald at his funeral this afternoon in Oslo: the Royal Family Order of King Harald V. Queen Sonja, Queen Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Princess Märtha Louise, and Princess Astrid were all wearing their Royal Family Orders, a personal gift that is bestowed by the monarch to the women in their…
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Prince William and Princess Anne to represent the Royal Family at King Harald's funeral

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6th September 2026
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Saturday that the Prince of Wales will represent King Charles at the funeral of King Harald of Norway this week, while Princess Anne will attend privately as she is godmother to King Haakon. The two royals join a growing list of confirmed royal attendees at King Harald’s funeral on Wednesday. Here’s who to expect as final respects are paid to King…
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Norway now in official mourning for King Harald with Prime Minister saying ''the nation is in sorrow''

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28th August 2026
Norway is in official mourning for King Harald following his death at the age of 89. The Norwegian government had announced that mourning begins today, August 28, and will continue until the day of Harald V’s funeral. Mourning flags are being hung at the Royal Palace in Oslo and gun salutes have also taken place to mark the death of Harald V. King Haakon VIII, who had spent the…
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Haakon VIII, the new King of Norway

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28th August 2026
King Haakon VIII of Norway’s reign has begun. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his father, King Harald V, on August 28 2026. The new king has spent decades preparing for the role he has now assumed. Haakon Magnus was born on July 20th 1973, at the National…
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From cancer to heart surgery: King Harald’s long history of health problems

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23rd August 2026
King Harald has faced a number of significant health challenges throughout his reign, with the 89-year-old monarch once again receiving treatment in hospital. The latest health setback came on on Sunday evening when the Norwegian Royal Court announced that the King’s condition had deteriorated while he was being treated at the National Hospital in Oslo. Harald was given antibiotics for…
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