King Charles Honors 89-Year-Old King Harald V as Palace Flags Fall to Half-Staff
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Updated · MarieClaire.com · Aug 28
King Charles Honors 89-Year-Old King Harald V as Palace Flags Fall to Half-Staff
3 articles · Updated · MarieClaire.com · Aug 28
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King Charles said he and Queen Camilla learned of King Harald V’s death with “profound sadness,” calling the Norwegian monarch a dear cousin, friend and steady leader through 35 years of change.
Four royal residences — Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Windsor Castle and Holyroodhouse — lowered flags to half-staff until 8 p.m. local time in tribute to Harald, who died Friday morning at 89.
Charles linked Harald’s life to the “dreadful trials” of World War II and said his kindness, humility and duty reflected the special bonds between Norway and the United Kingdom.
King Frederik of Denmark also sent condolences to Norway’s new king, Haakon, praising “Uncle Harald” as calm, warm and deeply important to his family as European monarchies rallied around Norway.