The King and Queen. Photo: Rolf Larsen.

Danish King and Queen postpone Belgium state visit after King Harald’s death

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King Frederik and Queen Mary’s planned state visit to Belgium has been postponed following the death of Norway’s King Harald V.

The Danish Royal House announced the postponement on Sunday.

The state visit was scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 September 2026 but will instead be held at a later date.

King Frederik and Queen Mary will attend King Harald’s state funeral at Oslo Cathedral on Wednesday, 9 September.

The Royal House will announce at a later date whether other members of the Danish royal family will attend the funeral.

A new date for the state visit to Belgium has not yet been announced.