JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to Norway’s King Haakon VIII and the Norwegian people following the death of King Harald V, who reigned for more than three decades. In separate cables, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed expressed their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to King Haakon, members of the royal family and the people of Norway, SPA reported. King Salman also wished Norway’s new monarch continued health and well-being.

Crowds gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo and political leaders cancelled trips outside the country to return to the capital and show respect for Harald, who reigned for 35…

Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.