UK’s Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald

Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway's late King Harald on September 9. Buckingham Palace announced this decision on Saturday. This follows a protocol where British monarchs typically send another royal family member to funerals of other heads of state. Prince William previously represented King Charles at the funeral of Pope Francis last year. King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment, expressed his condolences for his "dear cousin" King Harald. Princess Anne will also attend the funeral in a personal capacity as the godmother of Norway's new king.

Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway's King Harald V, which will take place on September 9th at Oslo Cathedral. This duty falls to William, as the heir to the throne, in accordance with precedent for sovereigns not attending other heads of state's funerals. He will be accompanied by his aunt, the Princess Royal, who is attending personally as godmother to the new King Haakon VIII. King Harald V, who died on August 28th at the age of 89, is remembered for his 35-year reign and his role as an inclusive "people's king." King Charles previously paid tribute to his "dear cousin" and "much-loved kinsman and friend" following the news of Harald's death.