International Dignitaries Prepare for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald V

Crowds have been paying their final respects as King Harald V’s coffin lies in state ahead of his official funeral. Norwegian authorities are coordinating security protocols for attending foreign officials while keeping the full guest list confidential.

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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