International Dignitaries Gather for State Funeral of Norway’s King Harald V

World leaders and former heads of state attended the solemn funeral ceremonies for King Harald V of Norway, who passed away earlier this year. Thousands of Norwegians lined the streets to pay their final respects as the nation marked the end of a historic reign.

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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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