Sweden declares court mourning as Norway's new King receives condolence audiences

King Harald V of Norway died at Rikshospitalet on 28 August 2026 at 06:35, the Norwegian Palace announced. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, succeeded him the same day. On 29 August, King Haakon received the Church of Norway's president in a condolence audience, followed by a memorial speech. Sweden's Royal Court declared hovsorg — formal court mourning — on 28 August.