King Charles has shared a statement following King Harald death
News of King Harald’s death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from across Europe, including from the British royal family.
Now, King Charles has shared a statement offering his condolences to the Norwegian people and royal family as they mourn the loss of their longtime monarch.
“For thirty-five years, King Harald served his people with unwavering dedication, guiding Norway through times of great change with warmth and humility.
“As Norway mourns the loss of so towering a figure, my whole family join in remembering a much-loved kinsman and friend whose kindness, compassion and deep sense of duty echoed from across the sea and across the decades.”
A special musical tribute will be played to King Harald at the Guard Change later on Friday, it’s understood.
King Charles’ words come as Norway mourns the death of a monarch who had reigned for more than three decades, with attention now turning to the royal family as the country prepares to say farewell to its king.
Rest in peace, King Harald.
Our thoughts are with Queen Sonja of Norway and the Norwegian royal family.
