Norway prepares to bid farewell to King Harald V with a state funeral on September 9 in Oslo Cathedral, as the nation mourns its widely respected late monarch.

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.