Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre signed the book of condolences at the Royal Palace, saying the country had been left with “a deep sense of gratitude” for Harald’s long service.
The Norwegian Royal Standard was flown at half-mast as officials and members of the public paid tribute to a king who had reigned for more than three decades.
Norway’s monarchy is largely ceremonial, with political power resting with the country’s elected parliament.
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