Norway’s King Harald V laid to rest as European royalty attend funeral

Norway's King Harald V was laid to rest on Wednesday following a funeral procession through Oslo attended by European royalty. The monarch's coffin arrived at the royal mausoleum in the garrison church at Akershus Fortress, where his father was also buried. International guests present included Britain’s Prince William, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre praised King Harald for his dedication to the Norwegian people, saying, "King Harald gave his all for Norway." Other monarchs in attendance included King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Felipe VI of Spain, and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Following the ceremony, the new King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit, along with their children, appeared on the balcony of the Royal Palace, where they were greeted by a large crowd of onlookers.

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