In brief
Norway mourned King Harald V for 13 days after his death in August. The public service took place at Oslo Cathedral, followed by a private burial in the crypt of Akershus Palace Chapel. European royals, including the Prince of Wales, were present. Tens of thousands of citizens lined the streets to pay respects, while the new monarch, Haakon VIII, waved from the Royal Palace balcony.
In Oslo’s capital the nation gathered to mourn king Harald V, who steered Norway for 35 years. After a public service at Oslo Cathedral the monarch was laid to rest in the crypt of the Palace Chapel at Akershus Fortress.
European royals gathered to pay tribute, including the Prince of Wales. Flags flew at half‑mast throughout a 13‑day period of national mourning.
Hundreds of thousands lined streets across the city to honor the king, and King Haakon VIII—Harald’s son—waved from the balcony of the Royal Palace to the crowds outside.