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Prince William to attend King Harald V funeral as King's representative

Prince William is set to represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway's King Harald V, with other royals also attending.

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In this storyline:Harald V of Norway Norwegian Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway William, Prince of Wales King Charles III

Prince William to attend King Harald V funeral as King's representative — Photo: European Union / Wikimedia Commons (Attribution)

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Sep 9, 2026
Prince William to represent King Charles at King Harald V funeral
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Sep 9, 2026
Prince William among royals set to attend King Harald V's funeral
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Sep 9, 2026
Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation
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Sep 11, 2026
With large crowds attending, Norway lays King Harald to rest

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Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral

Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.

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