Princess Märtha Louise of Norway walks behind father's coffin as husband Durek Verrett makes first public appearance after kidney transplant
The royal family gathered for the first Norwegian monarch’s funeral since 1991, as Durek Verrett attended after a recent kidney transplant.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Durek Verrett arrived at Oslo Cathedral for the state funeral of King Harald V, joining the Norwegian royal family to pay final respects.
- While the Princess processed behind her father's coffin, Verrett arrived separately with her daughters to meet the family at the cathedral, splitting their participation in the formal procession.
- Verrett's attendance was notable as he recently underwent a kidney transplant in late August, an operation he described as giving him a "second chance" at life.
- Amid his recovery, Verrett paid tribute to the late monarch online, writing: "Love you dad. I will miss all our fun times together." in honor of Harald.
- The service marks the first funeral for a Norwegian monarch since 1991, with King Haakon VIII now succeeding to the throne following Harald's death.
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On 9 September, the Norwegian royal family took leave of King Harald V. Princess Märtha Louise husband Durek Verrett, who has just had a kidney transplant, was also present.
The Royal Family of Norway bid farewell to King Harald V. In the funeral procession leading to the Cathedral of Oslo, Princess Märtha Louise, daughter of the late monarch and sister of the new king Haakon VIII, appeared particularly upset.
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway walks behind father's coffin as husband Durek Verrett makes first public appearance after kidney transplant
King Harald's funeral took place on Wednesday 9 September with Princess Märtha Louise of Norway being part of the poignant procession - and husband Durek Verrett watching from the sidelines
TV 2 photographed the princess and her husband as they arrived at the castle in around nine o'clock.
Norway is finally saying goodbye to King Harald with a solemn State funeral in Oslo, where we witness the pain of the royal family and the homage of thousands of citizens.
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