European Royal Houses and Public Gather in Oslo for Funeral of King Harald V
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Norway
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- Aftenposten
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The state funeral for King Harald V of Norway will take place on Wednesday, September 9, in Oslo. The former monarch died on August 28 at the age of 89 after reigning for more than three decades. The ceremony will begin at 13:00 at the Oslo Cathedral, following the transfer of the coffin from the Royal Palace. The proceedings will conclude with a private ceremony and burial in the royal mausoleum at Akershus Fortress.
A significant international delegation of royal houses will attend. Spain will be represented by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Queen Sofia. The United Kingdom will send Prince William, representing King Charles III, and Princess Anne. Other confirmed attendees include King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, as well as a broad representation from Sweden, including King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Delegations from Denmark, the Netherlands, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Monaco are also expected.
In addition to royalty, the guest list includes government leaders, such as French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, and various sports figures. Among the invited are former athlete Birgit Skarstein, national team manager Ståle Solbakken, former biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen, and cross country skiing icon Therese Johaug. Several of the late king's sailing friends have also been invited to the cathedral.
Public mourning has seen thousands of people queue for hours at the Slottskapellet to view the king's bier. Reports indicate that at least 30,000 people have already visited, with some waiting up to seven hours. The public viewing period concludes on Tuesday.
Authorities have implemented significant security and traffic measures for the event. Large portions of the airspace over Østlandet will be closed from Tuesday to Thursday to all traffic except essential society critical aviation and ordinary scheduled flights. Riksvei 159 will be closed from Karihaugen to Lillestrøm, which is expected to cause congestion on the E6. Bane Nor has warned that trains will be full throughout Wednesday as the railway becomes a primary transport method for the crowds.
How each side framed it
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- Outlets with a center right lean focused on the solemnity of the royal traditions, the strength of international monarchical ties, and the logistical preparations for the state event.
Sources
- Centre-right Aftenposten: The King's funeral: Large parts of the airspace over Østlandet closed Tuesday to Thursday
- Centre-right Aftenposten: Several of King Harald's sailing friends invited to the funeral
- Centre-right Aftenposten: Birgit Skarstein participates in the king's funeral
- Centre-right Aftenposten: People stand for hours in queue to see the king's coffin. – Says something about society today.
- Centre-right Aftenposten: Last chance to see King Harald's bier today
- Centre-right Infobae: From Felipe VI to Prince William and Princess Anne of England representing Charles III: royal houses gather at the funeral of Harald V of Norway
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