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Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

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Crowds had also gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo and political leaders cancelled trips outside the country to return to the capital and show respect for Harald, who reigned for 35 years.

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Why it matters: The death of a sitting monarch triggers formal state procedures, including the succession to a new king and a period of national mourning that reshapes the country's immediate political calendar.
Most affected: Norwegian political leaders — Cancelled international trips to return to Oslo and observe mourning protocol.
Norwegian citizens — Enter a period of national mourning and witness the transition to a new monarch.
Likely next: Whether Crown Prince Haakon is formally proclaimed as the new king and the date set for any state funeral or ceremonial proceedings.

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

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