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A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was nearly struck by a drone in Moldova, delaying his connection en route to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral; Moldova closed its airspace over the threat, and Zelensky attended the funeral.
Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including Prince William, gathered in Oslo to pay respects to King Harald V, whose 35-year reign modernized Norway; the day featured a royal procession to Oslo Cathedral, a public balcony greeting by the royal family, a minute of national silence, and a private burial at Akershus Fortress, with a missing-man F-35 flyover marking the farewell.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo trip for King Harald V’s funeral was reportedly nearly hit by a drone, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Zelenskyy told Store the night had been difficult, with updates on missile strikes, as Oslo discussed potential Norwegian air-defense and civilian aid for Ukraine; he then headed to Canada. Norway and Ukraine are exploring air-defense options and possible industrial partnerships to bolster Kyiv’s defenses.
Norway paid a national farewell to King Harald V with a royal funeral procession to Oslo Cathedral, drawing European royals and dignitaries; the 89-year-old monarch will be laid to rest in a secret-design sarcophagus at Akershus Castle, as the royal family—including the newly named King Haakon VIII—led the farewell following 13 days of mourning and heightened security across the country.
Prince Charles will miss Norway’s King Harald V’s funeral in Oslo; Prince William will represent the Royals, with the Princess Royal attending privately as godmother to the new king Haakon VIII, following the tradition that the sovereign does not attend foreign heads-of-state funerals.
Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V in Oslo on behalf of King Charles, with Princess Anne also attending in a personal capacity; the service will be held at Oslo Cathedral followed by a private burial at Akershus Fortress as crowds gather for the royal ceremony.
Two years after their Geiranger wedding, Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett mark a bittersweet anniversary as Norway mourns the death of King Harald V; Harald’s passing ushers in a royal transition with Haakon becoming King Haakon VIII, while Durek has recently undergone a kidney transplant, adding emotional complexity to the milestone.
Queen Sonja of Norway wore the Drapers’ Company brooch—a historic heirloom once owned by Queen Maud of Wales—to pay tribute to the late King Harald V as his coffin was moved through the Royal Palace in Oslo. The gesture highlighted Harald’s long-standing ties to the British royal family, rooted in shared ancestry with Queen Elizabeth II, with King Charles sending condolences that underscored the deep UK–Norway bond.
Norway mourns the death of King Harald V, 89, after 35 years on the throne, as his son Haakon VIII becomes monarch. Thousands line Oslo streets for tributes, a nationwide mourning period is declared with flags at half-mast, and Harald’s coffin is moved in procession toward the royal palace. Haakon vows to uphold the royal motto ‘All for Norway,’ will take an oath before parliament, and Ingrid Alexandra remains next in line, with the royal family facing past year’s health and scandal challenges while aiming to steady the monarchy.
Norway’s King Harald V died at 89 in Oslo, ending a 35-year reign during which he modernized the constitutional monarchy, championed diversity and environmental causes, and led with openness; after wartime exile in the United States as a child and a long marriage to commoner Sonja, he reduced duties in 2024 due to health but did not abdicate, and Crown Prince Haakon is set to succeed him as the nation mourns.
Queen Sonja of Norway has paused several official engagements as King Harald V remains hospitalized with a deteriorating condition, with Crown Prince Haakon serving as regent; she is still slated to attend a Queen Sonja Print Award board meeting and planned municipal visits in Trøndelag, while Haakon has taken on additional duties, including steps in for the Military Tattoo.
King Harald V, 89, is hospitalized in Oslo with a bacterial infection and a worsening hemolytic anemia; antibiotics are helping, but his health deteriorated over the weekend. Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in as head of state, while the royal family — including Queen Sonja, Princess Astrid, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Märtha Louise and her husband Durek Verrett, and Harald's grandchildren Ingrid and Sverre — has flocked to his bedside, underscoring the seriousness of the king's illness and the family's support.
King Harald V of Norway, 87, returned to Oslo after being hospitalized for an infection during a private trip to Malaysia. He received a temporary pacemaker and will be staying in a hospital in Oslo for treatment and rest. Crown Prince Haakon is presiding in his absence. Despite health concerns, King Harald has no plans to abdicate and is determined to continue as Norway's reigning monarch.
Norway's King Harald V, who received a pacemaker in Malaysia after being hospitalized for an infection, has departed the country on a medical evacuation plane. He will be admitted to a hospital in Oslo upon arrival and remain on sick leave for two weeks, during which Crown Prince Haakon will assume his duties. The aging monarch has faced health issues in recent years, including a heart valve replacement in 2020, but has expressed no intention to abdicate his ceremonial role as head of state.
A Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane has landed in Langkawi, Malaysia, where Norwegian King Harald V is hospitalized and being treated for an infection. The 87-year-old monarch fell ill during a vacation, and his condition is reported to be improving, but he will remain in the hospital for a few more days for treatment and rest before returning home. The Norwegian royal family has not disclosed details of the king's illness, but there is a focus on ensuring his safety and health. This is not the first time King Harald V has faced health issues, as he has been repeatedly ill in recent months, prompting concern about his well-being.