Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V
Summary
Norway held a large funeral and national mourning for King Harald V, who died at age 89 after ruling for over 30 years. Thousands of people and many international leaders attended the ceremonies in Oslo to honor the late king.Key Facts
- King Harald V died last month at age 89 after ruling Norway for more than three decades.
- A funeral procession carried his casket through Oslo, followed by a church service attended by many foreign royals and leaders.
- Norway observed 13 days of national mourning with a minute’s silence and memorial events.
- More than 46,000 Norwegians visited the king’s casket in the week before the funeral.
- The funeral included a 21-gun salute and the flyover of fighter jets over the cathedral.
- King Harald’s son, King Haakon VIII, succeeded him and led the funeral procession.
- Norway’s royal family has faced recent controversies, especially involving Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
- The funeral security was the largest operation in Norwegian police history.
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