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Norway Announces State Funeral for Late King Harald V on September 9
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The public will have an opportunity to sign the farewell by walking past King Harald V’s casket starting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, with the casket moved from the hospital to the Royal Palace’s Red Salon on Friday and then transferred to the palace chapel on Monday afternoon.
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The funeral will be led by Olav Fykse Tveit, Presiding Bishop of the Church of Norway, with Sunniva Gyvler, Bishop of Oslo, and the Oslo Cathedral Choir participating; additional details on participants include the involvement of other church officials and the cathedral’s music staff.
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A wide range of royal and state guests is anticipated, including Denmark’s Frederik and Mary, Sweden’s Carl XVI Gustaf, Silvia, Victoria and Daniel, the United Kingdom’s Charles and Camilla, the Netherlands’ kongeparret, Spain’s Felipe, and monarchs from Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Monaco, along with presidents from several European nations; attendance from the United States could be possible, with President Donald Trump mentioned as a potential attendee.
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In the wake of the king’s death, tens of thousands of Norwegians have participated in memorials nationwide; the new king, Haakon VIII, has pledged to lead with the same dedication, and Harald V’s legacy is often described as a modern, open monarchy with a focus on public service, including Haakon’s noted motto 'All for Norway' and his inaugural remarks.
Norway will lay King Harald V to rest on Wednesday, September 9, at Oslo Cathedral in a state funeral beginning at 1:00 p.m., the palace confirmed. The ceremony will be led by Olav Fykse Tveit, Presiding Bishop of the Church of Norway, marking the end of a national mourning period that has drawn tens of thousands of Norwegians to pay their respects.
King Harald V, a cousin of King Charles III, reigned for over three decades and is remembered as a modernizing force in Norway's monarchy. His son, King Haakon VIII, has already pledged to lead with the same dedication, adopting the motto 'All for Norway' in his inaugural remarks following his father's death on Friday.
European Royals and Heads of State Expected to Attend
The funeral guest list will include a broad array of international dignitaries. Expected attendees are Denmark's King Frederik and Queen Mary, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf with Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria, and the United Kingdom's King Charles and Queen Camilla. Monarchs from Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Monaco will also attend, along with presidents from several European nations, according to sources.
U.S. representation under President Donald Trump remains possible, though no confirmation has been announced. The attendance of so many world leaders underscores King Harald V's significant role in European affairs and his family's standing on the global stage.
Public Will Pay Respects Before the Ceremony
Norwegians will have the chance to sign farewell books and view King Harald V's casket starting Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., according to palace announcements. The casket will be moved from the hospital to the Royal Palace's Red Salon on Friday, then transferred to the palace chapel on Monday afternoon ahead of Wednesday's funeral service.
Sunniva Gyvler, Bishop of Oslo, and the Oslo Cathedral Choir will participate in the ceremony alongside other church officials and the cathedral's music staff. This multi-day remembrance allows the public to participate in formal mourning rituals across Oslo and beyond.
Haakon VIII Takes the Throne as Harald's 33-Year Reign Ends
According to reports, King Haakon VIII became Norway's new monarch immediately upon his father's death. The new king is expected to swear an oath of allegiance in parliament in the days surrounding the funeral, formally cementing his role as head of state.
Harald V had modernized Norway's monarchy and emphasized public service throughout his reign. Haakon VIII has vowed to continue that legacy, declaring his commitment to serving the nation with the same values his father embodied. His accession marks the beginning of a new era for the Norwegian royal family.
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