Norway Holds State Funeral for King Harald V
Norway conducted a state funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday, following 13 days of national mourning after his death on August 28 at the age of 89. King Harald V had reigned since 1991.
The funeral procession began at the Royal Palace and concluded at Oslo Cathedral, featuring a 21-gun salute from Akershus Fortress. The event attracted royal families and political leaders from over 20 countries, highlighting its significance.
More than 46,000 people visited King Harald's coffin while he lay in state prior to the funeral. The ceremony was noted for being one of the largest ceremonial and security operations in recent Norwegian history, drawing large crowds in central Oslo to pay their respects.
King Harald was succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII.
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