Norway buries King Harald V

Norway held the state funeral for King Harald V in Oslo on Wednesday. His coffin travelled in a procession from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral, where a service began with a nationwide minute of silence. He was then taken to the royal crypt at Akershus Fortress.

• 89 yearsAge at his death
• 13 daysLength of national mourning
• 140 churchesChurches showing the funeral — Via large screens

Q1

Where was the final burial?

Following the cathedral ceremony, a smaller procession carried the coffin to a sarcophagus in the royal crypt at Akershus Fortress overlooking Oslo harbour.

Q2

What marked the end of mourning?

When King Haakon left the crypt after saying goodbye to his father, flags were raised and church bells rang for an hour.

Q3

How did people follow nationwide?

The Norwegian Church showed the funeral on large screens in churches across the country for people unable to attend in Oslo.

Q4

Which foreign leaders attended?

Guests included Prince William, King Felipe VI and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, who met Norway's prime minister before the funeral.

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