Norwegians mourn King Harald as son succeeds to throne

Thousands of citizens gathered in Oslo to mourn the death of Norway’s King Harald, who passed away at the age of 89. The monarch served on the throne for 35 years prior to his death.

Following the passing of King Harald, his son has officially succeeded him to the Norwegian throne. The transition marks the end of a multi-decade reign and the beginning of a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy.