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Norway mourns King Harald V – Mette-Marit absent from memorial service

The country bids farewell to King Harald V, but Mette-Marit was absent during the services in Norway.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Norway held nationwide memorial services for King Harald V, who passed away two days ago. A number of royal family members attended the commemorative ceremony in Asker, but Mette-Marit was not present.

The absence of the new queen was particularly noted and drew attention. According to reports, the palace commented on her absence, but the exact reason remained unclear.

Thousands of people stood in line for hours to pay their respects to the deceased monarch. The grief over the loss of King Harald V is palpable in Norway. His death has sparked a wave of condolences.

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