Key Points
- King Harald V died on August 28 and official mourning ceremonies began.
- The coffin was carried at the Oslo Palace by the King's children and grandchildren.
- Convicted stepson Marius Borg Høiby attended the ceremony with an electronic ankle monitor.
- The funeral is on September 9; public viewing at the chapel from 14:00.
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Official mourning ceremonies began after Norway's King Harald V passed away on August 28. On Monday afternoon, the King's coffin was carried from the historic halls of the Oslo Palace to the chapel by his children and grandchildren. The ceremony was broadcast live by Norwegian television channels.
A notable detail was Crown Prince Haakon's stepson Marius Borg Høiby attending the ceremony wearing an electronic ankle monitor. Despite being convicted of rape last month, Høiby took his place among the coffin bearers to emphasize family unity. Queen Mette-Marit and Queen Sonja walked right behind the coffin.
The funeral will take place on September 9. The public can pay their final respects to the King at the palace chapel starting at 14:00. King Harald V had ruled the country with respect and popularity for three decades.
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- When did King Harald V pass away?
- King Harald V passed away on August 28.
- When will the funeral ceremony take place?
- The funeral will take place on September 9.
- Why is Marius Borg Høiby in the news?
- Høiby, who was convicted of rape, was included in the family ceremony wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
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