Norway Mourns King Harald V as Nation Prepares for State Funeral
Norway held nationwide memorial services on Sunday for King Harald V, who passed away at 89. His son has succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, with the state funeral set for September 9.
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Japan's Imperial Succession Reform Stirs Uncertainty Among Palace Staff and Public Debate
Japan's parliament enacted sweeping changes to its 1947 Imperial House Law, permitting adoptions from former royal families to address dwindling imperial membership. However, officials and citizens remain divided over implementation and concerns about female succession.