Oslo Buries King Harald V in Historic Farewell as Europe’s Royals Gather for September 9 Funeral
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Updated · HOLA! USA · Sep 8
Oslo Buries King Harald V in Historic Farewell as Europe’s Royals Gather for September 9 Funeral
3 articles · Updated · HOLA! USA · Sep 8
Summary
September 9 will bring King Harald V’s state funeral from Oslo’s Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral, followed by burial in the royal crypt at Akershus Castle Church.
1 p.m. marks the cathedral service led by Bishop Olav Fykse Tveit, with a nationwide minute of silence, commemorative speeches from Norway’s parliamentary speaker and prime minister, and a multifaith candlelight vigil.
The ceremony is drawing one of Europe’s largest royal gatherings, including the monarchs of Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain, plus Prince William and Princess Anne representing King Charles III.
Norway is mounting the largest security operation in its history for what the report describes as the country’s biggest tribute to a monarch after Harald’s 35-year reign.
The funeral also doubles as a transition moment: after flags return to full staff and a double royal salute is fired, the new royal family is due to appear on the palace balcony.