Norwegian Flag Flies at Half-Mast at Edinburgh Palace After King Harald V’s Death

Dramatic footage filmed at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, shows the Norwegian flag flying at half-mast following the death of King Harald V of Norway. King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch at 89, died in Oslo on August 28, 2026, after complications including a blood infection, bringing an end to his 35-year reign. The flag was lowered as a mark of mourning, reflecting the longstanding ties between the British and Norwegian royal families. Video Credit: @sarahdiaryz