Crowds Pay Respects at State Funeral for Former Norwegian King Harald V

Thousands of mourners lined the streets to pay their final respects as the coffin of former Norwegian King Harald V was transported through Oslo. Authorities maintained heightened security and restricted guest lists to ensure the solemn proceedings proceeded without incident.

3 Sept, 07:05 — 3 Sept, 07:05

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Former Swiss president Viola Amherd to attend King Harald’s funeral

Former defence minister Viola Amherd will attend the funeral of King Harald V of Norway as Switzerland’s official representative. The ceremony will take place on September 9 in Oslo, with royal families and guests from Switzerland and abroad expected to attend. When asked by the Keystone-SDA news agency, the Federal Chancellery confirmed that Amherd will attend the funeral of King Harald V. In 2024, as Swiss president she travelled to Norway, where she met the monarch. + Drafting women into t...

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