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Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points This followed the passing of King Harald V, who died at 89. Queen Mette-Marit participated, marking her first official appearance with her new title.
A royal procession took place on Monday. Queen Mette-Marit participated, marking her first official appearance with her new title. This followed the passing of King Harald V, who died at 89.
His son succeeded him, becoming the new king, with his wife and child also taking on new roles. The new king is set to take an oath to the country's constitution. He faces challenges, including addressing controversies surrounding his family.
His wife has been out of the public eye due to health issues and past associations. Further details about the royal family and their upcoming activities are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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