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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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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Great Yorkshire RadioThe heir to the British throne takes over representing his father – Princess Anne is also present due to her relationship with the new Norwegian monarch
British Crown Prince William will attend King Harald's funeral in Oslo on Wednesday, the BBC reports. However, King Charles is said to be staying home - as tradition dictates when another king has died.
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welingelichtekringen.nlLONDON (ANP) - Prince William will attend the funeral of Norwegian King Harald next week on behalf of his father, King Charles. The British heir to the throne will travel to Norway for the ceremony on September 9, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. It is customary for the British monarch to...
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