Prince William to Represent King Charles at Funeral of Norway’s King Harald V

THE GUARDIAN: Duty falls by precedent to William to attend service of late monarch, alongside Princess Royal, who is godmother to new king Haakon VIII

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Members of Norway’s royal family including Queen Sonja (left), King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit (foreground) lay flowers in Oslo’s Palace Square on 31 August, three days after the death of King Harald. Photograph: Cornelius Poppe/EPA
The Prince of Wales is to represent his father at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway next week, Buckingham Palace has announced.

William, the heir to the throne, will be joined by his aunt the Princess Royal, who is attending in a private and personal capacity as godmother of the new king, Haakon VIII.

Norway has seen an outpouring of grief for the much-loved late monarch, who died on 28 August at the age of 89.

Harald – who was known for his warmth, humour and informal style – has been hailed as an inclusive “people’s king” who modernised the Norwegian monarchy during his 35-year reign.

His funeral will take place on 9 September at Oslo Cathedral, with mourners including his widow, Sonja, now the queen mother. » | Press Association | Sunday, September 6, 2026