Prince William, alongside Princess Anne, will be leading an emotional task at the behest of King Charles, in Oslo. As crowds gather at the Oslo Cathedral to bid their final farewell to the King of Norway, who passed away on August 28, 2026, after reigning for 35 years, the Prince of Wales is understood to have arrived in the Norwegian capital.

The Royal House of Norway released an update sharing a montage of the late monarch as a tribute before the commencement of the ceremony. "Today, King Harald V is laid to rest," the message read. "'Yes, we love this country' is performed by trumpeter Björn Nyman."

The Prince of Wales, according to royal tradition, is representing the British monarch, much like he did at Pope Francis's funeral last year. Meanwhile, Princess Anne, a cousin of the late King, is attending in a personal capacity, as she is also the godmother of the new King Haakon.

Royals are reportedly being transported to the venue via a shuttle bus, where British representatives have joined other members of European royalty. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, alongside Grand Duke Guillaume and Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg, are also in attendance.

Per the royal notice, during the funeral service, the coffin will be lowered into the crypt of the Palace Chapel, the final resting place of King Haakon, Queen Maud, King Olav, and Crown Princess Märtha. Following the service, Norway's new king and queen will host a reception at the Royal Palace for visiting heads of state, foreign royals, state representatives, and family members.