Prime ministers and presidents, princes and national team captains, queens and bishops - the guest list for the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V includes many famous and high-ranking names.
WorldFlags at half-mast, seas of flowers and royalty from all over the world. Today, Norway's "grandfather" - King Harald - is being buried. He embraced us all. He deserves a proper farewell, says Hilde Østrem, retired doctor.
WorldThere will be a long procession on foot following King Harald's coffin from the palace to Oslo Cathedral. In addition to the royal family, foreign royalty and heads of state will be included in the funeral procession, which will begin at 12:00 on Wednesday.
WorldThe funeral of the late King Harald will take place on September 9 at 1 p.m. The public in Norway will have the opportunity to say goodbye to King Harald at the coffin starting Tuesday, the Norwegian court announced in a press release.
WorldThe Church of Norway is calling for prayers for Crown Princess Mette-Marit on Sunday. She is seriously ill with pulmonary fibrosis.
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