King Harald V’s Death/ King Haakon VIII’s Accession – Schedule of Events

All Times – Oslo, Norway (UTC/GMT+2)

Friday, August 28th, 2026

• 6:35 AM
  • King Harald passed away at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet.
  • Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII of Norway.
• 8:50 AM
  • Official Announcement by Palace
• ?
  • Government Conference at the Office of The Prime Minister

• 11:30 AM
  • Extraordinary Council of State at the Royal Palace
    • Announces King Haakon’s Motto, “Alt for Norge“.
  • Attending:
    • King Haakon
      • Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.

• 6:30 PM
  • King Harald’s coffin will be moved from the chapel at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet to The Oslo Royal Palace.
  • Attending:
    • Queen Sonja
      • King Haakon & Queen Mette-Marit
        • Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra
        • Prince Sverre Magnus
      • Princess Märta Louise

Saturday, Aug 29th

• 5:30 PM
  • Condolence Audiences with:
    • President of Parliament
    • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
    • Presiding Bishop of the Church of Norway
  • Attending:
    • King Haakon
      • Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra

Tuesday, Sept 1st

• Swearing-in ceremony at the Storting (Parliament)

Day of Funeral

• Noon
  • Order of Seraphim Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden
• ?
  • Funeral
• 1 PM
  • Minute of Silence across Norway

Later

• Tour of Norway