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News items and key elements of the official programme of the Norwegian Royal Family.
King Haakon opened the 171st session of the Storting
Today, His Majesty King Haakon carried out the formal opening of the 171st session of the Storting. He was accompanied by Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.
2 October 2026
On Call for Norway throughout Her Life
On 11 September 2026, Princess Astrid passed away at the age of 94. Her Highness Princess Astrid served as Norway’s First Lady for 14 years, from 1954 to 1968, and carried out official duties to the end of her life.
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.
11 September 2026
Book of condolence
This digital book of condolence is open to all that wish to sign it in commemoration of Princess Astrid.
11 September 2026
The funeral of King Harald V
Today, King Harald V was brought the Royal Palace to his final resting place. The streets of Oslo were quiet as King Harald was laid to rest.
9 September 2026
King Harald – a cavalryman at heart
King Harald V had close ties to the Norwegian Armed Forces. He held the rank of General in the Army and Air Force and Admiral in the Navy, and was the country’s highest ranking officer.
3 September 2026
King Harald as a refugee
King Harald was a refugee as a young boy during World War II. This experience left an indelible mark on him.
3 September 2026
King Harald and sport
King Harald's interest in sport was widely known. Enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable, he attended countless ski competitions at the Holmenkollen National Arena in Oslo as well as national championships, world championships and Olympic Games.
3 September 2026
King Harald as a family man
- You have always defined our family as a team. When times are tough we can lean on each other, and when times are good we can share the elation. This is a source of great strength, said the then Crown Prince Haakon in his speech to his father on his 88th birthday.
3 September 2026
Commitment to environmental issues
King Harald was an active outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He was deeply committed to promoting nature conservation and environmental protection, and believed it was crucial for the world to take climate change seriously.
3 September 2026
King Harald and children
King Harald was deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that they could grow up under good living circumstances. He was interested in listening to what children had to say, and many sought contact with him.
3 September 2026
Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution
Today, on 1 September 2026, His Majesty King Haakon VIII took his oath of allegiance to the Norwegian Constitution. The act of taking the oath underlines the fact that the power and authority of the monarch is limited and regulated by the provisions in the Constitution
1 September 2026
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 Harald’s coffin has arrived at the Royal Palace
This evening, His Majesty King Haakon, Her Majesty Queen Mette-Marit, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Her Majesty Queen Sonja, Their Highnesses Prince Sverre Magnus and Princess Märtha Louise followed the hearse bearing the coffin of King Harald from Oslo University Hospital – Rikshospitalet to the Royal Palace.
28 August 2026
We give our all for Norway
Today, Friday 28 August, at 11:30 in the morning, an extraordinary meeting of the Council of State was held at the Royal Palace. His Majesty King Haakon VIII formally informed the Council of the death of King Harald V.
28 August 2026
Book of condolence
This digital book of condolence is open to all people wishing to sign it in commemoration of King Harald.
28 August 2026
Accession to the throne
His Majesty King Harald passed away today. Former Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has acceded to the throne as the first in the line of succession to the Crown. This is a key part of the transition to a new monarch in the period leading up to the funeral.
28 August 2026
The King of Norway for 35 years
His Majesty King Harald V was the King of Norway from 17 January 1991 until his death on 28 August 2026. Like his father and his grandfather, King Harald adopted the motto Alt for Norge (“We give our all for Norway”).
28 August 2026
King Harald V 1937-2026
It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away.
28 August 2026
Honouring the national football team
His Majesty The King invited the Norwegian men's national football team to a reception at the Royal Palace following a historic result at the World Cup.
13 July 2026