Norway to bid final farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty and dignitaries
Summary
Norway will hold a funeral for King Harald V, who died at 89 after a 35-year reign. Leaders and royalty from Europe and other parts of the world will attend to honor the late king, and his son Haakon has become King Haakon VIII.Key Facts
- King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89.
- He was Europe’s oldest monarch and ruled Norway for 35 years.
- Harald modernized the Norwegian royal family but chose not to abdicate, unlike other monarchs.
- His son, Haakon, immediately became the new king and swore allegiance to Norway’s constitution.
- The funeral procession will move from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral.
- Many foreign royals, including Sweden’s, Denmark’s, Spain’s, the UK’s Prince William, and Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, will attend the funeral.
- Norwegians have queued for hours to pay respects as Harald’s coffin lay in state.
- Security is strict for the funeral, with vehicle bans and restrictions on items like bicycles and umbrellas.
- After the funeral, Harald’s coffin will be taken to Akershus Castle for a private burial with family and officials.
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