King Harald V of Norway Laid to Rest
King Harald V of Norway was laid to rest Wednesday, September 9. His state funeral took place in Oslo, Norway.
The funeral was held at Oslo Cathedral. A procession came from the Royal Palace.
Thousands of people lined the streets. Royal families, foreign royals and world leaders attended.
People from more than 20 countries came to Oslo. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the funeral.
Britain's Prince of Wales and Princess Anne also attended. King Harald V died August 28, 2026, at age 89. The funeral ended 13 days of national mourning.
Klear Note — A state funeral is an official ceremony honoring a country's monarch.
Key Terms 2
- Prince of Wales Senior member of Britain's royal family, heir to the throne.
- State funeral An official public funeral organized by a country's government.