In brief
King Harald V of Norway died after 35 years on the throne and his funeral drew crowds and dignitaries. The public service took place at Oslo Cathedral before the king was laid to rest in Akershus Fortress. Flags were lowered to half‑mast and tens of thousands lined streets to pay respects. New King Haakon VIII and his family waved from the Royal Palace balcony. The Prince of Wales and other European royals attended, underscoring the monarch’s international significance.
The late King Harald V of Norway was laid to rest after a public funeral service at Oslo Cathedral and a private burial in the crypt of the Palace Chapel at Akershus Fortress.
European royalty—including the Prince of Wales—and national officials attended the ceremony, reflecting the monarch’s international stature. Flags were lowered to half‑mast and a 13‑day period of national mourning was observed across the country.
Large crowds gathered in Oslo’s streets to pay their respects, and thousands followed the new king, Haakon VIII, as he waved from the Royal Palace balcony.
Harald V’s reign lasted 35 years, and his death marks the end of an era in Norwegian monarchy; the succession by his son, Haakon VIII, signals a new chapter for the nation.
The funeral was accompanied by solemn prayers and a quiet atmosphere, a fitting tribute to a monarch who served Norway and its people with steadfast devotion.