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Funeral procession for the late Norwegian King Harald V in Oslo

In Oslo, the coffin of the late King Harald V is brought to the royal palace in a funeral procession, accompanied by numerous mourners.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Funeral procession for the late Norwegian King Harald V in Oslo — Photo: Kunstanstalt Lautz & Balzar, Darmstadt · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

In the Norwegian capital Oslo, the coffin of the late King Harald V is brought in a funeral procession from the hospital to the royal palace early in the evening. According to reports from Deutschlandfunk, the coffin is currently en route.

The news of the 89-year-old monarch's death has triggered deep mourning in Norway. Many citizens gather along the streets to pay their final respects to the coffin. Many of them hold flags and flowers in hand to show their appreciation.

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People have come out to accompany the funeral procession, and despite pouring rain, they display their solidarity. This has also been confirmed by reports from Tages-Anzeiger, which mention large crowds.

The transfer of the body takes place with significant public attendance. According to the report, the coffin is moved at a slow pace while the populace lines the path to the palace.

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