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Norwegians line up at memorials remembering late King Harald V, funeral set for Sept 9
Updated On: 31 August, 2026 09:16 AM IST | Oslo | AP
Tens of thousands of Norwegians attended memorial services across the country for late King Harald V, who died aged 89. His funeral is scheduled for September 9, while his son Haakon VIII has assumed the throne

Norway's King Harald V. PIC/AFP
Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined up Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches across the country for memorial services held for the late King Harald V, who died at 89.
Harald passed away Friday and his son immediately became the new King Haakon VIII. Since Harald's death, the royal family and the country have been in an official state of mourning. Norway's royal palace said Sunday evening the funeral will take place on Wednesday, September 9.


