08/09/2026
Over the past days, we have been deeply moved by the many Dutch citizens, representatives of government and public institutions, colleagues from other embassies, and friends of Norway who have taken the time to sign the Book of Condolences following the passing of His Majesty King Harald V.
Today, we were honoured to receive Ms. Mei Li Vos, President of the Senate (Eerste Kamer), and Mr. Thom van Campen, President of the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer), who came to the Residence to pay their respects and sign the Book of Condolences.
We are sincerely grateful for the many expressions of sympathy and solidarity we have received during this period of national mourning. These gestures have been greatly appreciated by Norway and the Norwegian people.
This afternoon, both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Netherlands are holding commemoration ceremonies in honour of His Majesty King Harald V, a touching tribute that we greatly appreciate.
The Book of Condolences is now closed. The funeral of His Majesty King Harald V will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 9 September, at 13:00 (Oslo time) in Oslo Cathedral.
The funeral can be followed live via:
• NOS: https://npo.nl/start/live/npo1
• NRK: https://tv.nrk.no/direkte/nrk1
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has signed the Book of Condolences and shared messages of remembrance in honour of His Majesty King Harald V.