Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V in State Funeral
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- Der Spiegel
- Telex
- Aftenposten
- Philippine Daily Inquirer
- El Pais
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Thousands of mourners and international dignitaries gathered in Oslo on Wednesday for the funeral of King Harald V, who died on August 28 at the age of 89. The ceremony began with a 21 gun salute and a procession from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral, followed by a final interment at the Akershus Fortress. King Haakon VIII, who immediately ascended the throne upon his father's death, led the procession alongside other members of the royal family. Attendees included the monarchs of Sweden, Denmark, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, and Jordan, as well as Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Reports on the event varied in focus based on the perspective of the outlets. Center and center right sources emphasized the King's popularity and his role as a down to earth monarch who was close to the people. In contrast, center left sources highlighted challenges facing the monarchy, specifically mentioning the rape conviction of Queen Mette Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, and her past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Several unusual incidents were noted during the proceedings. One center right source reported a protocol error regarding the names of the Spanish royals and the unusual sight of European monarchs sharing a bus. Another center right source reported that the Norwegian Police Security Service intervened in an incident involving Morocco's Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, though the matter was resolved without arrests. Additionally, multiple sources noted the presence of Marius Borg Høiby, who attended while under house arrest. One report detailed a moment where Queen Sonja avoided a public greeting with him by turning to speak with the Bishop of Oslo.
The day concluded with the royal family waving to a crowd of approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people from the palace balcony. Data from Telia indicated a 200 percent increase in mobile data traffic during the event, with Facebook and TikTok being the most used applications.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Highlighted the solemnity of the event while emphasizing scandals and image problems facing the royal house.
- Centre
- Focused on the official proceedings, the King's biography, and the presence of international dignitaries.
- Centre-right
- Detailed specific protocol lapses, security incidents, and internal royal family tensions.
Sources
- Centre-right Aftenposten: PST: Incident with official guest at the funeral: had to intervene
- Centre-left Der Spiegel: Norway: Thousands say farewell to King Harald V. in Oslo
- Centre-left El Pais: Harald V of Norway is buried in a sober and solemn farewell
- Centre-right Infobae: Everything not seen from the funeral of Harald V in Oslo: from the European royalty bus to the error with the names of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia
- Centre Philippine Daily Inquirer: King Harald V's funeral: Norway bids farewell as crowds, royals converge
- Centre Telex: András Baka also attended the funeral of King Harald V of Norway
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