Norway bid a final farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday with a nationwide minute of silence observed during his funeral. King Harald, widely regarded as a modern and unifying figure and affectionately known as the 'grandfather of the nation,' saw his reign conclude during a period that was tarnished by scandals.
The funeral drew prominent international figures, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William, alongside other foreign dignitaries. Following his passing, the succession took place with his son and heir, King Haakon VIII, stepping into the role.
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