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Iceland's President mourns King Harald of Norway

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir shared her grief over the passing of King Harald V of Norway.
  • She remembered the late King with warmth, gratitude, and noted his kindness and cheerful disposition.
  • Tómasdóttir extended her condolences to the Norwegian royal family and the people of Norway.

President Halla Tómasdóttir of Iceland has expressed her profound sorrow following the death of King Harald V of Norway. The King passed away early this morning, marking the end of a significant reign.

In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, President Tómasdóttir conveyed her deep respect and appreciation for the late monarch. "I remember him with great warmth and gratitude," she wrote. "His kindness, joy, and lightheartedness made our acquaintance particularly memorable."

I remember him with great warmth and gratitude. His kindness, joy, and lightheartedness made our acquaintance particularly memorable.

— Halla TómasdóttirPresident of Iceland, remembering King Harald V.

The President extended her sincere condolences to King Harald's family and the Norwegian people during this time of mourning. "My thoughts are with his family and our relatives in Norway during this time of sorrow."

President Tómasdóttir's words reflect a shared sense of loss and a recognition of the King's positive impact. The Icelandic leader's tribute highlights the personal connection and respect she held for the Norwegian royal.

My thoughts are with his family and our relatives in Norway during this time of sorrow.

— Halla TómasdóttirPresident of Iceland, extending condolences on the death of King Harald V.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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