King Charles pays tribute to 'much-loved' friend after King of Norway's death
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King Charles III has issued a formal tribute following the death of King Harald V of Norway. The British monarch honored his relative as a "much-loved" friend and a "towering figure," expressing his condolences regarding the loss.
The two monarchs shared a familial connection as second cousins once removed, both descending from King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. The tribute acknowledges the personal and historical ties between the British and Norwegian royal families.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights the familial lineage and shared royal ancestry
Manchester Evening News (Manchester, UK) (GB)Focuses on the personal friendship between the two monarchs