Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald

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1. 1h ago

   Prince Harry Excluded From King Harald's Funeral as Princess Astrid Dies

   Prince Harry did not receive an invitation to the funeral of Norway's King Harald V, leaving him excluded while Prince William represented the British royal family. Thousands of mourners and international leaders gathered in Oslo to honor the 35-year monarch, Europe's oldest. Attendees included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and royals from Japan, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden. Just two days following the service, King Harald's younger sister, Princess Astrid, passed away. King Haakon VIII praised her warm and dutiful representation of the Royal House in a tribute.

   Why it matters

   King Harald V led Norway for 35 years before his death, drawing a massive international delegation to his final rites in Oslo. The inclusion of figures such as Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside global royalty underscored the diplomatic weight of the state funeral. The subsequent death of Princess Astrid immediately following her brother's services compounds the mourning period for the Norwegian monarchy.

   What is confirmed

   • Prince William represented the royal family at King Harald's funeral.
   • Princess Astrid died two days after attending the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald V.
   • King Haakon VIII praised Princess Astrid in a tribute, stating she represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Prince Harry was frozen out of the funeral because he did not receive an invite to attend.

   What to watch next

   • Official statements from Buckingham Palace regarding Prince Harry's invitation status
   • Further announcements from the Norwegian Royal House concerning succession and mourning events
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   4. radaronline.com — EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry 'Frozen Out' as William Attends King Harald's Funeral
   5. ca.style.yahoo.com — Prince Harry 'Frozen Out' as William Attends King Harald's Funeral, According to Sources
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2. 2d ago

   Princess Astrid dies after attending King Harald's funeral

   Princess Astrid has died two days after attending the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald V. King Haakon VIII praised his aunt in a tribute, stating she represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner. The funeral for King Harald, who was Europe's oldest monarch, drew thousands of mourners and international leaders to Oslo, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and royals from Japan, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden. British representatives Prince William and Princess Anne also attended the service for the monarch who reigned for 35 years.

   Why it matters

   King Harald V was a long-reigning monarch viewed by many Norwegians as a grandfather figure. His death marks the end of the tenure of Europe's oldest monarch. The subsequent death of Princess Astrid adds further loss to the Norwegian Royal House within a single week.

   What is confirmed

   • King Harald V was Europe's oldest monarch.
   • Princess Astrid died two days after attending King Harald's funeral.
   • King Haakon VIII described Princess Astrid as having represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner.
   • King Harald V reigned for 35 years.

   What to watch next

   • Official cause of death for Princess Astrid
   • Funeral arrangements for Princess Astrid
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. Reuters — Funeral for a King: Norway bids farewell to Europe's oldest monarch
   2. Town & Country Magazine — Princess Astrid Makes a Rare Appearance at Her Younger Brother King Harald’s Funeral
   3. instyle.com — Princess Anne’s Jewelry Choices at King Harald of Norway’s Funeral Were “Very Deliberate”
   4. www.bbc.com — Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
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3. 3d ago

   World Leaders and Royals Gather in Oslo for King Harald V Funeral

   Thousands of people and international dignitaries converged in Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V. The event drew heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside royal families from Japan, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden. British representatives Prince William and Princess Anne also attended the service for the monarch, who reigned for 35 years. Mourners gathered in the capital to bid farewell to a leader often described by Norwegians as a grandfather.

   Why it matters

   King Harald V served as Norway's monarch for over three decades. The scale of international attendance reflects his long tenure and the diplomatic ties of the Norwegian crown.

   What is confirmed

   • King Harald V reigned for 35 years.
   • Thousands of people gathered in Oslo for the funeral.
   • Prince William and Princess Anne attended the funeral.
   • Royal families from Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Japan were in attendance.
   • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the funeral.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Princess Charlene may have stepped away from royal tradition or broken protocol regarding her attire.
   • Queen Sonja and Queen Mette-Marit chose gems based on the language of royal mourning.
   • Durek Verrett attended the funeral of his father-in-law.

   What to watch next

   • Official statements from the Norwegian royal house regarding the succession
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. Vanity Fair — Will Norway’s Royal Women Wear Veils to King Harald V’s Funeral?
   2. People.com — Prince William and Princess Anne Attend King Harald of Norway’s Funeral
   3. The New York Times — Thousands Gather for Funeral of a King Norwegians Called Grandfather
   4. Town & Country Magazine — See Durek Verrett at His Father-in-Law King Harald’s Funeral
   5. www.yahoo.com — LIVE: King Harald V’s funeral - Royal families from around the world gather in Oslo to say goodbye [Updating]
   6. Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB — Norway bids final farewell to popular King Harald V as crowds and royals converge for his funeral
   7. Vanity Fair — The World’s Royal Families Converged in Norway for the Funeral of King Harald V
   8. Marie Claire — Queen Mette-Marit, Queen Sonja and Family Choose Gems That Speak "The Language of Royal Mourning" at King Harald's Funeral, Says Jewelry Expert
   9. HOLA — Princess Charlene steps away from royal tradition at King Harald’s funeral: but did she break protocol?
   10. www.vanityfair.com — The World’s Royal Families Converged in Norway for the Funeral of King Harald V
   11. www.yahoo.com — Norway bids farewell to King Harald V as crowds gather in Oslo
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