Prince William to represent Charles at funeral of King Harald of Norway
The Prince of Wales will attend in place of King Charles as British royals follow precedent and mourners gather for the service.
- The Prince of Wales will represent King Charles at King Harald V's funeral on September 9 at Oslo Cathedral, following the Norwegian monarch's death on August 28 aged 89.
- In keeping with precedent that the sovereign does not attend funerals of other heads of state, the duty falls to the Prince of Wales. Harald was hailed as an inclusive "people's king" who modernized the Norwegian monarchy during his 35-year reign.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed the Princess Royal will attend in a private capacity as godmother to the new king, Haakon VIII. King Charles praised Harald's "unwavering dedication" and "kindness, compassion and deep sense of duty."
- The Prince and the Princess of Wales conducted an official tour to Norway in 2018, dining at the Royal Palace where Harald described them as "family" and praised their support of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
- William previously represented his father at the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican last year, demonstrating his increasing responsibilities supporting the King during major international state events.
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Britain's Prince William will represent his father, King Charles III, at the funeral of the late Norwegian King Harald V. The heir to the throne will be present at his father's funeral in Oslo on Wednesday, the Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. William had already participated in the funeral of Pope Francis for the King last year. Prince William is not accompanied by Princess Catherine's wife, but by his aunt, Princess Anne. She accompani…
Prince William will represent his father at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway to be held on Wednesday. Traditionally, British sovereigns do not attend the funeral of other heads of state. King Harald V was a distant cousin of Charles III. - Prince William will represent Charles III at the funeral of the king of Norway Harald V (Culture, media and entertainment).
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On Wednesday, Prince William, the British heir to the throne, will attend the funeral of the late Norwegian king in Oslo on Wednesday.
The next Wednesday Norway's King Harald V. will be buried. Great Britain's King Charles will not be there. But this has nothing to do with his health.
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