Oslo Prepares for King Harald's Funeral As Royals Confirm Attendance

A canopy with stairs is being built at the entrance to Oslo Cathedral, where the funeral service will take place, and a two-story press tribune is under construction at Stortorget in front of the church. Some 650 journalists from 19 countries have applied to cover the funeral from the positions being set up. Prince William of Wales will represent King Charles at the funeral, Buckingham Palace announced.

Princess Anne will also attend as a private guest; she is King Haakon's godmother and King Charles' sister. The ceremony will reflect the late king's wishes, with elements described as "det som er en konge verdig, meaning "what is worthy of a king.