Norwegians gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo on Friday to mourn King Harald V, describing the late monarch as a beloved grandfather figure who made all citizens feel at home. Floral tributes were laid by mourners following news of his death.
Nation in mourning
Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, paid tribute to King Harald, saying the 'entire nation is in mourning'.
Succession
King Harald's 53-year-old son will become Norway's new king, Haakon VIII, while Haakon's 22-year-old daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, becomes crown princess.
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