- King Harald V has died at 89 years old.
- Mourners gathered to lay floral tributes after news of his death.
- Norwegians describe the late monarch as a beloved grandfather figure.
- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says the 'entire nation is in mourning'.
- Harald's 53-year-old son will become Norway's new king, Haakon VIII, while Haakon's 22-year-old daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, becomes crown princess.
Norwegians are in deep mourning following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89. Outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, citizens expressed their sorrow, describing him as a beloved grandfather figure who made everyone feel at home.13
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized the national sentiment, stating that the 'entire nation is in mourning'. Mourners have gathered to lay floral tributes, reflecting the profound impact the king had on the country.24
As Norway prepares for a transition, Harald's son, Haakon VIII, aged 53, is set to become the new king. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, 22, will take on the role of crown princess, marking a new chapter in the Norwegian monarchy.5
The legacy of King Harald V, who served as a unifying figure for the nation, will be remembered fondly as the country navigates this significant change in leadership.
“Mourners laid floral tributes outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, where the late monarch was remembered for making all citizens feel at home. Harald's 53-year-old son will become King Haakon VIII, while his 22-year-old daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, becomes crown princess.”
The Guardian
