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Norway prepares state funeral for King Harald V

Norway is preparing for the state funeral of King Harald V, scheduled for September 9 at Oslo Cathedral. The monarch, who reigned for 35 years, passed away on August 28 at the age of 89. Following his death, King Haakon VIII has succeeded his father as the ruler of Norway.

The funeral ceremony will include a procession from the Royal Palace to the cathedral, followed by a service and a final interment at Akershus Royal Chapel. The event will feature participation from various European royal families, including representatives from Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as members of the Japanese imperial family.

Prince William and Princess Anne will represent the British Royal Family at the ceremony, as King Charles III will not attend, following the tradition where British monarchs typically do not attend the funerals of other heads of state.

In preparation for the event, the Norwegian Royal Palace extended its opening hours to allow the public to pay their respects. Additionally, Oslo police have implemented security measures, including a ban on umbrellas within the designated security zone to ensure the dignity and safety of the proceedings.

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Akershus Fortress · Haakon VIII · Harald V · Karol Nawrocki · King Charles III · King Haakon VIII · King Harald V · Marius Borg Høiby · Norway · Norwegian Royal House · Oslo Cathedral · Poland

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