nuSep 10, 2026, 11:41

Over half a million Dutch people watched the funeral of Norway's King Harald

Over 526,000 people in the Netherlands watched the televised funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away on August 28 at age 89. His son, Haakon, has succeeded him as the new king.

More than half a million people in the Netherlands tuned in to watch the televised funeral ceremony of the late King Harald of Norway. According to preliminary data released by the National Media Research organization, the broadcast attracted exactly 526,000 viewers. The program was hosted by Saïda Maggé, with commentary provided by royal expert Josine Droogendijk throughout the proceedings. This level of interest marks a significant but smaller audience compared to the last major royal funeral in 2022, which saw 1.4 million viewers watch the tributes to the late British Queen Elizabeth.

King Harald passed away on August 28 at the age of 89, marking the end of an era for the Norwegian monarchy. Following his passing, his 53-year-old son, Haakon, has officially ascended to the throne as the new King of Norway. The broadcast allowed viewers to observe the solemn final respects paid to the long-reigning monarch as the country transitioned to a new head of state.

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