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In the Palace Square

This afternoon, Their Majesties The King and Queen, Her Majesty Queen Sonja and Princess Märtha Louise came out into Palace Square, where they were met by a sea of flowers and the many tributes that had been laid in memory of King Harald.

31 August 2026

King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit, Queen Sonja and Princess Märtha Louise lay roses in memory of King Harald. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

Each of the four carried a single red rose, which they placed among the thousands of flowers that have been brought to Palace Square over the past few days.

The first flowers appeared as soon as news broke that King Harald’s health had seriously deteriorated. In the four days since his death, a sea of flowers and candles, flags and tributes has grown across the Palace Square.

The Royals took a closer look at some of the many tributes left in Palace Square. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

Many people have wished to pay their respects to King Harald in this way. King Haakon offered them his special thanks in his tribute to his father.

– We greatly mourn his loss. At the same time, it gives us consolation and strength to know that there are so many who are grieving with us. It has been deeply moving to see all the people, candles, messages and flowers filling up the Palace Square. Thank you.
King Haakon VIII, in his tribute to King Harald, 29 August 2026.

Many drawings, poems and messages have been left in memory of King Harald. It is deeply moving to see and read them. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

Thousands have visited the Palace Square every day. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

A sea of flowers and candles, flags and tributes has grown up in front of the Palace. Photo: Javad Parsa / NTB

Many have also left flowers around the statue of Queen Sonja, remembering her after the loss her husband and partner for six decades. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB

Palace Square is also a beautiful sight in the evening and at night, with all the candles lit in front of the Palace and around the statue of King Carl Johan.