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Norway gathers global leaders for funeral of King Harald V
Foreign royalty and dignitaries assemble as King Haakon VIII formally takes the throne.
The short version
- Norway is holding a funeral service for King Harald V, who died on August 28 at age 89.[Associated Press · ABC News]
- Royalty and government leaders from across Europe and beyond are attending the ceremony.[Associated Press · ABC News]
- His son has assumed the throne as King Haakon VIII and pledged allegiance to the constitution.[Associated Press · ABC News]
Key facts
- King Harald V of Norway died on August 28 at the age of 89.[Associated Press · ABC News]
- His son immediately became King Haakon VIII and took an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament.[Associated Press · ABC News]
- Foreign monarchs and international leaders from multiple countries are expected to attend the funeral service.[Associated Press · ABC News]
Sources
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- Norway to bid farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty, dignitariesABC News - International
- Norway to bid final farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty and dignitariesAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press