Princess Anne attends or participates in events around the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V and is described as having a close role with Haakon VIII. Multiple accounts say she supports her godson, King Haakon, during the period following Harald V’s death, including at the funeral this week.
The outlets frame this relationship as a quieter, lesser-known aspect of Anne’s royal duties. One source emphasizes that Anne is Haakon’s godmother and portrays her as a mentor to additional figures within the royal and ceremonial circle, referencing guidance to several other people beyond Norway. Another repeats the same core point—Anne’s support of Haakon during the funeral—without adding new details. Overall, both accounts focus on the personal connection between Anne and Haakon and highlight the ceremonial context of the Norwegian state funeral.
