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Prince William to Represent Charles at King Harald's Funeral

Prince William will attend the funeral of King Harald V of Norway next week on behalf of King Charles, who will not be present.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, scheduled for next week. The decision follows the passing of King Harald at the age of 89 last month.

William, the heir to the throne, will be joined by his aunt, the Princess Royal, who will attend in a private capacity. She is the godmother of the new king, Haakon VIII.

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King Charles will not attend the funeral, with Buckingham Palace confirming that the duty of representation falls to William by precedent. Details regarding Charles's absence were not elaborated upon.

The funeral of King Harald V is set to be an important occasion, marking the passing of Norway's monarch, who had a long reign.

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