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  "id": 4173264,
  "title": "Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-4173264",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
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    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/norways-king-harald-death-new-king-haakon-bc92496eee9ed586451d735056d30e23"
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  "account": "Norwegian citizens flocked to the Royal Palace in Oslo on Saturday to pay their respects to the late King Harald V, who passed away at the age of 89. The mourners, who braved the pouring rain, laid flowers and condolence cards at the palace entrance, which was lined with a sea of colorful blooms. Palace workers removed excess bouquets from the south side of the palace to ensure clear pathways, while dried cards were collected to preserve the heartfelt messages for posterity.\n\nAs the rain continued, Roni Ervik, a 46-year-old mourner, expressed his gratitude to Harald V and the royal family, placing his hand over his chest. He also paid tribute to the late king on behalf of his family, who hails from western Norway. Harald V's death marked the beginning of a new era, as his 53-year-old grandson Haakon ascended to the throne as King Haakon VIII. The new monarch adopted the motto \"All for Norway,\" a tradition dating back to his great-grandfather.\n\nThroughout the day, Haakon was expected to fulfill his royal duties, including addressing the people of Norway in his first speech as king, either later that day or in the coming days. A choir was scheduled to perform at the Royal Palace Square, and Haakon would also meet with key figures such as the speaker of Norway's parliament, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, and the presiding bishop of the Lutheran Church of Norway.",
  "summary": "OSLO, Norway (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners paid their respects to Norway’s King Harald V on Saturday, placing flowers and condolence cards in front of the royal palace in Oslo a day after the monarch died at…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/the-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king-norway-mourns-harald-as-son",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:20:20.000Z"
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        "title": "King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/king-haakon-viii-takes-throne-as-norway-mourns-death-of-king-harald",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:19:36.000Z"
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        "title": "Ruto mourns Norway’s King Harald, recalls historic Kenya visit",
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        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "President Ruto Mourns King Harald V of Norway, Hails Legacy of Service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/president-ruto-mourns-king-harald-v-of-norway-hails-legacy-of-service",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:41:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto mourns King Harald V, recalls his historic visit to Norway 3 months before his death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ruto-mourns-king-harald-v-recalls-his-historic-visit-to-norway-3",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:52:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Kenya mourns King Harald V, Ruto sends condolences to Norway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/kenya-mourns-king-harald-v-ruto-sends-condolences-to-norway",
        "published": "2026-08-29T08:58:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:27:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PM extends condolences to Norway over passing of King Harald V",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/pm-extends-condolences-to-norway-over-passing-of-king-harald-v",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:23:06.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-4232344",
        "published": "2026-08-29T16:43:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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