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Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, just two days after attending her brother King Harald V's funeral. Harald, who passed away at 89, served as king for over 35 years, and Astrid's funeral will be held at state expense while flags will be flown at half-mast across Norway, as confirmed by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Princess Astrid was the last surviving child of King Olav V and had a long-standing dedication to the care and inclusion of vulnerable people in society, despite facing recent health challenges, including pneumonia treatment in March.

Norway held a farewell ceremony for King Harald V, who died in August after 35 years on the throne, with attendance from the Prince of Wales and other European royals. Flags were raised from half-mast following a private ceremony at Akershus Fortress, where the king was interred in the Palace Chapel after a public service at Oslo Cathedral. Tens of thousands lined the streets during the 13 days of national mourning, while the new king Haakon VIII and his family saluted the crowds from the Royal Palace balcony.

Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, attended King Harald V's funeral in Oslo, which drew thousands of mourners lining the procession route. The king, who died at age 89, was laid to rest at Akershus Fortress after 13 days of national mourning and a minute's silence observed across Norway. Notably, four F-35 fighter jets flew over the cathedral in a "missing man" formation, and the royal family greeted tens of thousands of supporters from the palace balcony post-ceremony.

Norway held a ceremonial farewell for King Harald V, who passed away at the age of 89, concluding 13 days of national mourning. Tens of thousands lined the streets of Oslo, and over 46,000 people paid their respects by viewing the king's casket, which was escorted on an artillery carriage during a procession attended by numerous European royals and political leaders from over 20 countries. Despite recent scandals within the royal family, the monarchy remains popular, with 72% of Norwegians supporting it according to a recent poll.

Norway held a grand farewell for King Harald V, who died at the age of 89 on August 28, with a funeral procession that saw thousands lining the streets of Oslo and a 21-gun salute marking the event. Harald, who reigned for 35 years as Europe's oldest monarch, was succeeded immediately by his son, King Haakon VIII, who recently took an oath of allegiance to Norway’s constitution. The funeral was attended by numerous royals, including those from Sweden, Denmark, Spain, and Britain, highlighting the king's influential legacy and the modernized royal house he championed.

King Harald V of Norway passed away at the age of 89, leading to a 13-day period of national mourning and a funeral service attended by thousands, along with a 21-gun salute and a minute of silence. The funeral featured an array of notable attendees, including international royals and leaders such as Prince William, Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Controversially, Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Queen Mette-Marit, who is under house arrest for a recent conviction, was expected to participate in the proceedings.

Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V on September 9, following the precedent that sovereigns do not attend the funerals of other heads of state. King Harald, who modernized the Norwegian monarchy during his 35-year reign, died on August 28 at the age of 89, and his funeral will also be attended by his widow, Queen Sonja. William will be joined by his aunt, the Princess Royal, who is the godmother of King Haakon VIII, Harald's successor.

The Prince of Wales, Prince William, will attend the funeral of King Harald V of Norway on September 9 in Oslo, along with Princess Anne. King Harald, who reigned for 35 years and was widely loved, died at the age of 89, and thousands have queued to pay their respects during his lying in state. The funeral will include a procession and service at Oslo Cathedral, followed by a private burial in Norway's royal mausoleum, with tributes highlighting King Harald's modernizing impact on the monarchy as a "people's king."