Norway’s Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V’s coffin to royal chapel
The coffin of late King Harald V of Norway made its way through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday, accompanied by Queen Mette-Marit for the first time since taking on her new title. Harald had passed away on Friday at the age of 89, after which his son, Crown Prince Haakon, became King Haakon VIII. Queen Mette-Marit, now Queen Mette-Marit, and their eldest child, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, became the new crown princess and heir to the throne respectively.
Crown Prince Haakon, aged 53, will take the oath to Norway’s constitution on Tuesday. Following Harald’s death, the royal family and the nation entered a period of official mourning. In the days since his passing, Norwegians and visitors have been expressing their grief by leaving flowers, writing letters, and lighting candles in front of the royal palace in Oslo.
The coffin remained in the palace’s Red Salon throughout the weekend before proceeding to the royal chapel on Monday, where it will remain until the funeral. The public can visit the chapel starting Tuesday to pay their respects to the late king. The funeral itself is scheduled for September 9.
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