Norway Says Farewell to King Harald | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Norway bid farewell to King Harald V in a grand state funeral, as 200,000 mourners lined Oslo’s streets for the procession to Oslo Cathedral. The monarch, who ruled for 31 years and passed peacefully at 89, was honored with a traditional Church of Norway service attended by global royals including Prince William and Princess Anne. A private ceremony followed at Akershus Fortress, where he was laid to rest beside his parents. His son, King Haakon, now reigns, with Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra as heir. Beyond his duties, Harald was a devoted sailor, Olympic competitor, and longtime WWF president — remembered as a passionate environmentalist and beloved figure whose legacy spans sport, nature, and duty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9b4527ce427aebb