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Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
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Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
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Source: BBC News. Published 1 Sept 2026, 02:06 pm.
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