Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne
Norway is mourning King Harald V after the country's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 89, with tributes pouring in from across Europe. His death paves the way for Crown Prince Haakon to become king, as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son for rape.
Oslo's Mayor Anne Lindboe has canceled her wedding plans following the death of Norway's King Harald V. The ceremony, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed after King Harald passed away earlier that day, according to her political adviser. Lindboe expressed her sorrow in a tribute on Instagram, praising the late king for his impact on Oslo and Norway.
King Harald ruled for 35 years before his son, King Haakon VIII, took the throne. The public has been leaving flowers at a memorial outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre offered condolences, stating that the nation was "united in grief and gratitude" for the king's service.
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