The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra has expressed condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Norway following the passing of His Majesty King Harald V.
The Embassy opened a Book of Condolence at its premises, providing members of Ghana’s diplomatic community, Ghanaian-Norwegian businesses, Norwegians and other well-wishers with an opportunity to pay tribute to the late King and convey messages of sympathy to the Norwegian Royal Family and people.
Representatives of the Malaysian, Portuguese and Danish diplomatic missions were among those who visited the Embassy to sign the Book of Condolence, joining Norway in mourning the death of the monarch, who reigned for more than three decades.
The participation of the diplomatic missions was a significant gesture of solidarity, allowing foreign representatives in Accra to formally convey the condolences of their respective countries while reflecting the bonds of friendship and respect between Norway and the international community.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra, Ingrid Skjolaas, eulogised King Harald V for the legacy he leaves behind, particularly his commitment to an inclusive, open and warm Norwegian society.
“Norway is in deep mourning over the passing of His Majesty King Harald V. He leaves a legacy of warmth, openness and inclusiveness. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family,” she stated.
King Harald V died on August 28, 2026, aged 89, bringing to an end a reign that began in 1991 following the death of his father, King Olav V.
Throughout his 35-year reign, King Harald was closely associated with the Norwegian people and became a symbol of continuity while helping to adapt the monarchy to a changing and increasingly diverse society.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in his tribute to the late monarch, noted that King Harald would be remembered for his love of the Norwegian people, his warmth and his unwavering faith in them. He also highlighted the King’s role in bringing the country together during periods of national difficulty, including in the aftermath of the July 22, 2011 attacks.
The King’s commitment to an inclusive Norway was also reflected in his public addresses, including his widely remembered 2016 speech in which he spoke of Norway as a country belonging to everyone.
His passing has simultaneously ushered in a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy. Following his death, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeded him as King Haakon VIII. The new King is continuing under the same royal motto used by his father and earlier generations of the Norwegian Royal Family: “We give our all for Norway.”
In Accra, the Book of Condolence remains a focal point for expressions of sympathy as Norway mourns the loss of a monarch remembered for his warmth, openness and service to his country.
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