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Norway bids farewell to King Harald V with state funeral
King Harald V of Norway will be laid to rest on Wednesday following nearly two weeks of national mourning. The 89-year-old monarch's funeral marks the end of an extensive period of state ceremonies.
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OSLO — Norway is preparing to lay King Harald V to rest with an elaborate series of ceremonies on Wednesday, drawing to a close 13 days of official national mourning since the death of the Nordic kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.
The funeral proceedings are expected to draw large crowds to Oslo as the nation bids farewell to the 89-year-old king, who passed away earlier this month. The ceremonies will represent the culmination of an extended period of tributes and commemorative events observed throughout the country.
Harald ascended to the Norwegian throne in 1991 and became a prominent figure in modern European monarchy. His death triggered an automatic succession, with his son Crown Prince Haakon becoming the new king.
The state funeral is expected to be attended by dignitaries and members of royal families from across Europe and beyond. Norwegian media reports indicate security preparations are extensive given the anticipated scale of public attendance and international representation.