Charles's son William will represent him at the funeral of King Harald of Norway on September 9 at Oslo Cathedral. The Norwegian monarch died on August 28 at the age of 89 after a 35-year-reign. Charles had already paid tribute to his "dear cousin" and "much-loved kinsman and friend", praising his dedication, kindness, and compassion. This is not William's first time representing his father at a funeral, as he also attended Pope Francis's funeral in the Vatican last year.
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Norway has seen an outpouring of grief for the much-loved monarch, who died on August 28 at the age of 89.
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Harald – who was known for his warmth, humour and informal style – has been hailed as an inclusive “people’s king” who modernised the Norwegian monarchy during his 35 year-reign.
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His funeral will take place on September 9 at Oslo Cathedral, with mourners including his widow Queen Sonja.
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In keeping with precedent that the sovereign does not attend funerals of other heads of state, the duty falls to William, a future king, to represent his father and pay his respects at the poignant service.
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Charles paid a touching tribute to his “dear cousin” and “much-loved kinsman and friend” after the news of Harald’s death was announced.
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In a message of condolence, he praised Harald’s “unwavering dedication” and his “kindness, compassion and deep sense of duty echoed from across the sea and across the decades”.
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They shared the same great-grandparents, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
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In April last year, William represented his father at the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican.
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William and the now-Princess of Wales carried out an official tour to Norway in 2018, dining with King Harald and Queen Sonja at the Royal Palace, where Harald described them as “family” and praised their support of the late Queen.
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The Norwegian sovereign processed into the banquet arm in arm with pregnant Kate, who was expecting Prince Louis and wearing a flowing Alexander McQueen gown, with the gesture mirrored by his wife Queen Sonja and William who walked behind them.
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