King Harald V remembered as Norway’s ‘Sports King’ in never-before-seen photo
Global leaders and royal family members are assembling in Norway for the funeral of King Harald V. Prince William will represent King Charles at the event. Other confirmed attendees include the Presidential couple of Finland, Princess Charlene of Monaco, and King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. Public remembrance of the monarch has included the release of a previously unseen photograph highlighting his legacy as Norway's Sports King.
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- ✓ Prince William is attending the funeral of King Harald V to represent King Charles.
- ✓ The Presidential couple of Finland will attend the funeral.
- ✓ Princess Charlene of Monaco is attending the farewell for King Harald V.
- ✓ King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan are attending the funeral.
What changed
Confirmation of attendance by the Jordanian royal couple and the Finnish Presidential couple.
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International Royals and Heads of State Gather for King Harald V's Funeral
Global leaders and royal family members are assembling in Norway for the funeral of King Harald V. Prince William will represent King Charles at the event. Other confirmed attendees include the Presidential couple of Finland, Princess Charlene of Monaco, and King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. Public remembrance of the monarch has included the release of a previously unseen photograph highlighting his legacy as Norway's Sports King.
Why it matters
King Harald V served as the monarch of Norway. His funeral serves as a major diplomatic gathering for European and international royalty.
What is confirmed
- Prince William is attending the funeral of King Harald V to represent King Charles.
- The Presidential couple of Finland will attend the funeral.
- Princess Charlene of Monaco is attending the farewell for King Harald V.
- King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan are attending the funeral.
Still unconfirmed
- A never-before-seen photo has been released depicting King Harald V as Norway's Sports King.
What to watch next
- Official funeral service dates and times
- Full list of attending heads of state
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (7)
- 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
- presidentti.fi — Presidential couple to attend funeral of King Harald V of Norway
- hola.com — King Harald V remembered as Norway’s ‘Sports King’ in never-before-seen photo
- Yahoo — Princess Charlene of Monaco joins royal houses in a grand farewell to King Harald V
- www.yahoo.com — Queen Rania confirms last-minute trip to King Harald V’s funeral
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