Norway mourns King Harald V as Haakon becomes king
By The BriefBrief
Norway mourned King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.
WHO:Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and officials and crowds outside the Royal Palace
WHAT:Tributes were held outside Norway’s Royal Palace in Oslo following the death of King Harald V, as Crown Prince Haakon became king.
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:Oslo, Norway
WHY:King Harald V died at 89, prompting public mourning and tributes as Haakon became king.
