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PM Modi mourns Norway’s King Harald V, recalls meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of Norway's King Harald V, who passed away at age 89 on Friday at Oslo University Hospital. Modi recalled meeting the King during…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of Norway's King Harald V, who passed away at age 89 on Friday at Oslo University Hospital. Modi recalled meeting the King during his two-day visit to Norway in May, where he was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway's top honour.
"Deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of the Kingdom of Norway. I fondly recall meeting His Majesty during my visit to Norway earlier this year and was deeply touched by his warmth and profound sense of service to his nation," Modi posted on X.
The Royal House of Norway said the King died peacefully at 6:35 am local time. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has succeeded to the throne under Norway's rules of succession, though his regnal name and motto are yet to be announced.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Harald V was the first Norwegian-born monarch in over 600 years and reigned since 1991. His death triggers a swift constitutional transition: under the Norwegian Constitution, the crown passes immediately to the heir apparent. Crown Prince Haakon has served as regent during the King's recent illnesses, including a pacemaker surgery in 2024, so the handover is well-rehearsed. The state funeral and official proclamation of the new king's regnal name will be the next public milestones, likely within days.
Source: assamtribune.com
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