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Norway’s Princess Astrid Dies at 94, Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral
world1 month ago

Norway’s Princess Astrid Dies at 94, Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, just two days after attending the state funeral of her brother, King Harald V. The Norwegian Royal House announced her passing on September 11, noting she died peacefully after a period of declining health. King Haakon VIII ordered flags at half-mast, and the princess will be buried at state expense. Her death marks the loss of the last surviving child of King Olav V and follows a period of intense public mourning and scrutiny for the Norwegian royal family.

via HOLA|
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Norway’s Princess Astrid dies at 94, two days after King Harald’s funeral
world1 month ago

Norway’s Princess Astrid dies at 94, two days after King Harald’s funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway, the 94-year-old sister of the late King Harald V, died on September 11, 2026, just two days after attending her brother’s funeral. She was the last surviving child of King Olav V and had served as Norway’s first lady from 1954 to 1968. Her death follows a period of national mourning for Harald, who passed away in August after reigning for over 35 years. The new monarch, King Haakon VIII, praised Astrid for her warm and dutiful service to the royal house. Her funeral will be held at state expense, with flags flown at half-mast across the country.

via The Independent|
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Norway's Princess Astrid Dies at 94, Two Days After Brother King Harald's Funeral
world1 month ago

Norway's Princess Astrid Dies at 94, Two Days After Brother King Harald's Funeral

Norway’s Princess Astrid, the elder sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94. Her passing occurred just two days after she attended her brother’s funeral in Oslo. King Haakon VIII announced that flags will be flown at half-mast, and the Princess will be buried at state expense. She was the last surviving child of King Olav V and had served as Norway’s first lady from 1954 to 1968.

via Euronews.com|
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Norway's Princess Astrid dies at 94, two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
world1 month ago

Norway's Princess Astrid dies at 94, two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway, 94, died on September 11, just two days after attending her brother King Harald V's funeral. She was the last surviving child of King Olav V and served as Norway's first lady from 1954 to 1968. Her death follows a period of national mourning and royal scandal, including the recent funeral of Harald and ongoing legal issues involving his family.

via BBC|
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Norway’s Royal House Honors King Harald with Intimate Sailing Photo After State Funeral
world1 month ago

Norway’s Royal House Honors King Harald with Intimate Sailing Photo After State Funeral

One day after King Harald V’s state funeral, the Norwegian Royal House released a personal photograph of the late monarch as a young sailor, contrasting the formal ceremonies with his lifelong passion for the sea. The image, showing Harald in casual attire handling a sailboat, was accompanied by the words 'Rest in peace, King Harald.' This tribute followed a massive public farewell in Oslo, where tens of thousands mourned the 89-year-old king who reigned for 35 years. While the funeral emphasized state protocol and international attendance, the photo highlighted Harald’s identity as an Olympic athlete and world champion sailor, a role he maintained into his 80s. The juxtaposition of the solemn state rites and the casual maritime image underscores the dual perception of Harald as both a formal sovereign and a relatable figure close to the people.

via HOLA|
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Oslo Marks End of 35-Year Reign as King Harald V Buried in Royal Crypt
world1 month ago

Oslo Marks End of 35-Year Reign as King Harald V Buried in Royal Crypt

King Harald V of Norway was buried at Akershus Fortress on September 9, 2026, following a state funeral attended by global leaders and European royals. The ceremony concluded a 13-day mourning period for the 89-year-old monarch, who reigned for 35 years. Tens of thousands of citizens lined the streets in Oslo, while international dignitaries, including Prince William and President Zelensky, paid their respects. The event highlighted the enduring popularity of the Norwegian monarchy despite recent family scandals.

via bbc.com|
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Norway Buries King Harald V Amidst Royal Grief and Controversy
world1 month ago

Norway Buries King Harald V Amidst Royal Grief and Controversy

King Harald V of Norway was buried at Akershus Fortress on Wednesday, concluding a 13-day national mourning period. The state funeral in Oslo drew approximately 30 European royals, including Prince William and the kings of Sweden and Denmark, alongside heads of state such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The ceremony marked the end of a 35-year reign for a monarch widely regarded as a modernizing figure, though the event was overshadowed by recent family scandals involving his widow and step-grandson.

via BBC|
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Discrepancies emerge over drone threat to Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo
international1 month ago

Discrepancies emerge over drone threat to Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store stated that a drone nearly struck President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane during takeoff from Moldova on September 8, 2026, as the Ukrainian leader traveled to Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V. While Store described the incident as part of the 'reality' Zelenskyy faces, a source within the Ukrainian presidency characterized the event as an alert regarding a Russian drone entering Moldovan and Romanian airspace, calling the near-miss claim 'exaggerated.' During his visit, Zelenskyy met with Norwegian officials and defense executives to discuss the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system and air defense support, before departing for Canada.

via Euronews.com|
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Norway Buries King Harald V in Historic State Funeral
world1 month ago

Norway Buries King Harald V in Historic State Funeral

Norway held a state funeral for King Harald V on September 9, 2026, marking the end of his 35-year reign. The ceremony drew over 200,000 mourners to Oslo, including monarchs from across Europe. King Haakon VIII, who succeeded his father, led the procession and later appeared on the palace balcony to wave to crowds. The event highlighted the deep ties between Scandinavian monarchies and Norway's modernized royal institution.

via NBC News|
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Norway buries King Harald V as new monarch Haakon VIII begins reign amid royal scandals
world1 month ago

Norway buries King Harald V as new monarch Haakon VIII begins reign amid royal scandals

Norway held a state funeral for King Harald V on September 9, 2026, marking the end of his 35-year reign. The ceremony in Oslo drew tens of thousands of mourners and international dignitaries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Britain's Prince William. The event concluded with new King Haakon VIII waving from the Royal Palace balcony, symbolizing the start of a new era for the monarchy despite recent controversies involving his wife, Queen Mette-Marit.

via euronews.com|
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Oslo funeral unites European royals as Spain and UK mark personal ties to late King Harald
world1 month ago

Oslo funeral unites European royals as Spain and UK mark personal ties to late King Harald

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Queen Sofía arrived in Oslo to attend the state funeral of King Harald V, highlighting a decades-long personal bond between the Spanish and Norwegian royal families. The ceremony, scheduled for September 9 at Oslo Cathedral, will also see Prince William represent King Charles, while Princess Anne attends privately as godmother to the new monarch, King Haakon VIII. The event underscores the deep diplomatic and familial connections across European dynasties, despite recent scandals involving the Norwegian royal family.

via HOLA|
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