How Norwegians should mourn King Harald
A national mourning period is in effect in Norway until King Harald's funeral on Wednesday next week.
"A period for reflection," the Norwegian government writes in its guidelines for how Norwegians should and can act during the period.
The government emphasizes that there are no formal requirements or expectations for how ordinary citizens should dress or behave - "mourning is personal" - but offers some guidance:
Private individuals who wish to show their respect by flying the flag can fly the flag at half-mast in accordance with the guidelines for flying the flag during the mourning period.
Private events such as birthdays, baptisms, weddings and funerals can proceed as planned.
Cultural and sporting events can be held, but organizers can choose to cancel, postpone or mark the mourning period with, for example, a minute of silence or black armbands.
On the day of the funeral, 9 September, a national minute of silence will be held throughout the country from 13:00 to 13:01. It will begin and end with three chimes from the country's churches.
Disturbing and noisy work should be avoided during the funeral. Students may obtain permission from their schools to follow the television broadcast.
The public can pay their respects at the coffin in the Palace Chapel and participate in funeral services.
Flowers and candles can be left at Slottsplassen or at designated places in the municipalities. Flowers should not be sent directly to the royal residence.
A digital condolence book is available on the website kongehuset.no. Physical condolence books can be created in the municipalities and later sent together to the Royal House.
There are no requirements for dress or behavior for individual citizens. The mourning period is personal, the government writes.
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