Condolences from the Government on the death of King Harald V
News story | Date: 28/08/2026 | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre conveyed the Government’s condolences in connection with the death of His Majesty King Harald V at the extraordinary meeting of the Council of State at the Royal Palace. The Government thanks King Harald for his lifelong commitment to Norway.
The Government’s condolences were entered in the book of condolence and signed by the government ministers present at the meeting:
Our condolences on the death of His Majesty King Harald V.
An entire nation mourns his loss.
A people bow their heads in deep gratitude.
Thank you for your lifelong commitment to Norway.
The King is dead. Long live The King!
