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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend the funeral of King Harald

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde travel to Oslo for the state funeral of Norwegian King Harald, while the Danish state visit to Belgium has been canceled.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend the funeral of King Harald — Archive photoPhoto: Paul Hermans · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

The state visit of Danish King Frederik and Queen Mary to Belgium, scheduled for next month, will not take place. This was announced by the Palace on Sunday evening in response to the death of Norwegian King Harald.

King Harald passed away on Friday at the age of 89 at a hospital in Oslo. His funeral is set for Wednesday, September 9, at the cathedral in Oslo, starting in the afternoon.

In recent days, tens of thousands of Norwegians have expressed their condolences, laying a large sea of flowers outside the palace. This reflects the impact King Harald had on the people of Norway.

The exact details of the ceremony for King Harald will be announced later by the palace. The late king was a well-known figure in Norway and remained engaged in various official duties until his death.

A new date for the postponed state visit of the Danish royals to Belgium is currently being sought. This adjustment in the agenda is a direct result of the events surrounding the Norwegian king.

With the passing of King Harald, the Norwegian royal family is also entering a period of mourning. Both national and international reactions to the loss are expected in the coming days.

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