Full list of royals to attend King Harold of Norway's funeral
Royals and international dignitaries gathered in Oslo on Wednesday for the funeral of King Harald V of Norway. Prince William attended to represent King Charles, joined by Princess Anne and representatives from European and international monarchies, including Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Japan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended the service. The Norwegian Palace released the official list of attendees, detailing a broad assembly of monarchs and crown princes honoring the late monarch, who died on August 28 at the age of 89 following a 35-year reign.
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- ✓ Prince William attended the funeral in Norway to represent King Charles.
- ✓ King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89, marking the end of a 35-year reign.
- ✓ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the service in Oslo.
- ✓ Royals from Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Japan were in attendance alongside Princess Anne.
What changed
Global royals and dignitaries gathered in Oslo to attend the funeral service and pay final respects to King Harald V.
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Royals Gather in Oslo for Funeral of Norway's King Harald V
Royals and international dignitaries gathered in Oslo on Wednesday for the funeral of King Harald V of Norway. Prince William attended to represent King Charles, joined by Princess Anne and representatives from European and international monarchies, including Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Japan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended the service. The Norwegian Palace released the official list of attendees, detailing a broad assembly of monarchs and crown princes honoring the late monarch, who died on August 28 at the age of 89 following a 35-year reign.
Why it matters
The funeral marks the final farewell to King Harald V, celebrating his decades-long reign over Norway. Royals from more than a dozen nations converged in Oslo alongside global diplomats to pay their respects. Following the service, the Norwegian royal family appeared on the palace balcony to wave to the gathered crowds.
What is confirmed
- Prince William attended the funeral in Norway to represent King Charles.
- King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89, marking the end of a 35-year reign.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the service in Oslo.
- Royals from Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Japan were in attendance alongside Princess Anne.
What to watch next
- Official updates from the Norwegian royal family on post-funeral proceedings
- Further reports on international diplomatic meetings held alongside the funeral events
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- BBC — Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway
- The Guardian — Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V
- instyle.com — Prince William Will Undertake This Major Royal Duty on the Same Day Prince George Begins Milestone New Chapter
- Yahoo — King Felipe leads sombre royals arriving in Oslo ahead of King Harald's funeral
- Daily Express — Full list of royals to attend King Harold of Norway's funeral
- The Royal Watcher — Royal Guests arrive in Oslo
- apnews.com — Norway to bid final farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty and dignitaries
- www.aol.com — King Harald V's funeral: The full list of royals from across the world who attended service in Oslo
- www.bbc.com — Norway's royal family waves to crowds from palace balcony after King Harald's funeral
- www.express.co.uk — King Harald funeral RECAP: Prince William joins mourners as Norway buries royal
- www.vanityfair.com — The World’s Royal Families Converged in Norway for the Funeral of King Harald V
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