The Royal Rituals of Grief: What the Farewell to King Harald V Reveals About National Identity Norwegians have bid a final farewell to their beloved King Harald V, and in doing so, they've underscored the peculiar way that death and national identity intersect.
The monarch's passing has sparked an outpouring of grief from citizens across the nation, who are mourning not just a king but also a symbol of national continuity.
For decades, King Harald V was known as "the grandfather of the nation," embodying the values and traditions of Norway's past while guiding the country through periods of rapid change.