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Norway bids farewell to King Harald V with a ceremony in Oslo

The funeral of King Harald V attracted thousands in Oslo, including kings and international leaders, for an emotional farewell.

10 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Norway honored King Harald V with a funeral held at Oslo Cathedral. Thousands of Norwegian citizens gathered to pay their respects to the monarch, who passed away on August 28 at the age of 89.

The ceremony was witnessed by representatives from other European royal houses, as well as international leaders. Among the attendees were King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, who expressed their solidarity with the Norwegian royal family.

More than 46,000 people visited memorial sites in the days leading up to the funeral, and police estimate that around 180,000 citizens visited the cathedral on the day of the funeral. Many arrived early to secure a spot at this historic ceremony.

During the ceremony, Norway's Labour Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, acknowledged King Harald's sense of duty, highlighting his commitment until the end of his life.

In the context of the funeral procession, Harald's coffin was transported to Akershus Castle, where the new King Haakon VIII received support from his counterparts in Sweden and Denmark.

The funeral also saw the presence of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Queen Mette-Marit, who attended despite being under electronic surveillance due to recent legal circumstances.

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