On August 30, 2026, the Church of Norway held memorial services for King Harald across the country. King Haakon, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus attended the memorial service at Asker Church. Queen Mette-Marit was not present, as she is still recovering from lung surgery earlier this year.
All eleven cathedrals in Norway, along with a number of local churches, held memorial services at 11:00 a.m., with the exception of Nidaros Cathedral, which held its service at 5:00 p.m. King Harald V of Norway passed away at Oslo University Hospital early in the morning on August 28, 2026 at the age of 89.
Quiet dignity.
ردحذفIndeed,
حذفThat’s a perfect description for the family,.
حذفNot exactly a lung surgery, but lung transplant. MM has to be real careful not to get infections and such. She will be on sick leave the next year, but we will surely see her participate where she can. It's so heartbreaking seeing Sonja's pain. This was a real love match ♥️
ردحذفYou can almost feel Queen Sonja’s grief and sorrow. I pray she finds the strength to get through the days,weeks and months ahead. She has the love of a grateful nation around her. Let’s hope that brings her some comfort.
ردحذفLowri.
Sonja was married to Harald for 57 years and 364 days, this is the second day without him! How will she cope?
ردحذفEt comment font face les autres femmes qui perdent leurs époux et en plus da s des difficultés financières. Il est bon aussi de relativiser les choses
حذفIngrid’s coat is perfect very classy. What comfort for the dear queen to have her grandson by her side. I sense they will all be of great support for one another in this loving family.
ردحذفMärtha-Louise was not present.
ردحذفAccording to another source I read, she was there. Her husband was not there, however, because he was recovering from surgery.
حذفRIP King Harald
I read where Martha Louise's husband is in the hospital undergoing a kidney transplant. He issued statement about King Harald. I'm sorry I can't remember where I saw it.
حذفHer husband just had a kidney transplant but maybe she will arrive for her father’s funeral.
حذفJust google why and then you'll know.
حذفMärtha Louise was actually at the Palace, receiving her cousins and showing them to the casket.
حذفThey do amazingly. There could have been no perfect timing to lose Harald, there never is, but I really feel for the family having Mette Marit still in early recovery from such major surgery, and these other things that cause enormous stress, then to have significant personal loss on top of that, plus the need to grieve and perform publicly.
ردحذفMay they all find peace and love while settling in the new roles and routines.
ردحذفLuna
They are stoic and dignified to be an example to the people of Norway that they will carry on from a much loved king. There is no shame or weakness to show sorrow, tears or grief in public, it makes them real.
ردحذفHeartbreaking to see Sonja.
ردحذفIngrid-Alexandra looks perfect. What an impressive young lady.
They all seem so composed, collected and calm. What a wonderful family. It’s heartbreaking to loose a parent and even more such a special person like the king. I feel for them, I know how it is.
ردحذفI was a crying mess at my mother’s funeral, even though she was not a queen of a country, she was the centre of our world. the pain was so raw and deep. I really admire their strength and unity and wish them well and time to grief.
Missy
Sometimes you just have to look beyond yourself and your grief for others.
حذفMissy, I’m sad to hear about your loss, and I’ll be the same! I think the royal roles and protocol and support and expectations actually give them a structure that helps them turn up in emotional control.
حذف@ Missy
حذفI don't t know you in person, but please, let me send you my heartfelt condolences and a big hug.
I experienced what you said, word by word.
Keeping focused on my Duty and work somehow helped me take control over my emotional self.
I particularly feel sorry for Queen Sonja, she looks devastated and yet so composed and dignified.
Pluck up courage, @ Missy.
Sincerely,
P. the original
Queen Sonja was crying, you can see it in other pictures.
حذفThe end of an era. King Harold V was a kind and well-loved man. He lived by All for Norway. My condolences to the RF. I hope prayers will help Queen Sonja adjust to a life without the husband she loved for more than a half a century. The new King and CPss have enormous, big shoes to fill, hope they are up to the task. YM King Harold V Rest in Eternal Peace.
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It is King HARALD. He has a Scandinavian name. Is it so difficult to copy the name of this great king correctly ? What is the English version you will use for his son King Haakon ?
حذف6:07 I’m sure it can be a small slip of the finger or a autocorrect, not a lack of respect by CSS who is a regular and thoughtful commenter here.
حذفOh, Queen Sonja, the grief on her face, bless her.
ردحذفUn douloureux moment pour toute cette famille.
ردحذفSi vous agrandissez certaines photos vous pourrez remarquer que la reine porte une grosse montre à son poignet : je pense que c'est celle de son mari.
Je trouve ça émouvant :(
La montre est mieux visible sur d'autres sites.
Paloma.
Een lot wat eenieder ooit zal treffen, dit is niet bijzonderder dan voor de gewone burger. Niemand is onsterfelijk, wees dankbaar dat hij op deze gezegende leeftijd is overleden.
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