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title: "European Patent Organisation condoles passing of King Harald V in Norway; flags at half-mast and condolence letter sent"
sdDatePublished: "2026-09-01T12:34:00Z"
source: "https://www.epo.org/en/news-events/news/condolences-passing-king-harald-v"
topics:
  - name: "royalty"
    identifier: "medtop:20000506"
  - name: "diplomacy"
    identifier: "medtop:20000639"
locations:
  - "Norway"
---


European Patent Organisation condoles passing of King Harald V in Norway; flags at half-mast and condolence letter sent

Condolences on passing of King Harald V | epo.org

Condolences on passing of King Harald V

We are deeply saddened by the loss of King Harald V. For 35 years, his reign in Norway reflected his commitment to the people and his drive for unity.

As a mark of respect, the flags of Norway and the European Patent Organisation were flown at half-mast on 28 August. A letter of condolence is also being sent to the Norwegian delegation to the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation.