Prince William is set to travel to Oslo to attend the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V, representing his father, King Charles III. The Prince of Wales is expected to attend the service alongside other senior royals and European leaders.
Multiple outlets report that William’s participation is confirmed by Buckingham Palace. Sky News and the BBC specify that Prince William represents the King at the funeral next week, while Sky News also notes that Prince of Wales and Princess Anne join mourners at the event. The Mirror and London Evening Standard similarly say William will travel to Oslo for the September 9 service.
All accounts place King Harald V’s death last month at age 89. Several sources add that Princess Anne is attending; the London Evening Standard and other outlets also say she is godmother to the new King Haakon VIII, providing additional context to her presence at the ceremony.
