Norway's King Harald V buried in Oslo on Sept 9
The funeral of Norway's King Harald V, who died on August 28, 2026, at the age of 89, will take place on September 9 in Oslo's Cathedral. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, has succeeded him as King Haakon VIII.
Consensus
- The funeral of King Harald V of Norway will be held on September 9, 2026.
- The funeral will take place in Oslo's Cathedral.
- The ceremony will begin at 13:00 local time (14:00 MSK).
- King Harald V died on August 28.
- His son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeded him as king.
- Haakon took the name Haakon VIII upon ascending the throne.
- The cause of death was hemolytic anemia.
- Harald V had been hospitalized on August 17, 2026.
Points of divergence
- King Harald V died at the age of 90. — vm
- The king was hospitalized due to treatment for hemolytic anemia, and his condition worsened by August 24. — vm
- The king was known as a passionate nature lover and a world champion in sailing. — vm
- The king's wife, Mette-Marit, became queen, and his eldest daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, became heir to the throne. — vedomosti
- A formal coronation ceremony for the new king is scheduled for September 1. — vm
- The king was hospitalized due to complications related to infection and hemolytic anemia. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Funeral of Norwegian King Harald V will take place on September 9 in Oslo — Ведомости
- King Harald V of Norway to be buried in Oslo on September 9 — Вечерняя Москва
- Funeral of Norwegian King Harald V will take place on September 9 — Интерфакс
- Date of the King of Norway's funeral announced — Вести