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King Haakon opened the 171st session of the Storting

King Haakon opened the 171st session of the Storting

The funeral of King Harald V

Official engagements

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Council of State

16 October 2026
11:00

His Majesty The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace.

The NRK Telethon

18 October 2026

His Majesty The King attends the NRK Telethon 2026.

Audience

22 October 2026
11:00

His Majesty The King grants the Chief of Norwegian Joint Headquarters audience.

Press releases

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11 September 2026

Princess Astrid has passed away

His Majesty The King was deeply saddened to receive the news that Princess Astrid has passed away. The Princess died peacefully today, Friday 11 September, at the age of 94.

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9 September 2026

Programme for the funeral service in Oslo Cathedral

Please find the programme for the funeral service of King Harald V. The text is in both Norwegian and English.

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The King of Norway for 35 years

The funeral of King Harald V

On Call for Norway throughout Her Life

Cultural Activities

Exhibition: Threads in Time
13 Feb – 6 Dec 2026Queen Sonja Art StableGuided tours of the Royal Palace
The Royal Palace front
Reopens in June 2027The Royal PalaceA visit to Oscarshall
Oscarshall summer palace
Reopens in May 2027Oscarshall