Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palace
Summary
Norwegians gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo to mourn King Harald, whose coffin will lie in state before a funeral date is announced. His son has immediately become King Haakon VIII and is expected to address the nation before taking the oath in parliament on Tuesday.
Key Points
- Norwegians gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to pay their respects to King Harald after his death at 89.
- Mourners remembered Harald for his inclusiveness and a 2016 speech that went viral worldwide.
- His son has become Norway’s new king, taking the name King Haakon VIII, and will soon address the nation and swear the oath before parliament.
- Flags flew at half-mast across Norway as the country entered a period of mourning and royal transition.
