Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- The Prince of Wales, William, will represent his father, King Charles III, at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway on 9 September at Oslo Cathedral.
- Princess Anne will also attend the funeral in a private capacity as godmother to the new king, Haakon VIII.
- King Harald V, who died on 28 August aged 89, was widely respected as a "people's king" who modernised the Norwegian monarchy during his 35-year reign.
- King Charles III paid tribute to Harald as a "dear cousin" and praised his dedication, kindness, and compassion in a message of condolence.
- William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, have previous ties to the Norwegian royal family, having toured Norway in 2018 and shared close relations with King Harald and Queen Sonja.
