Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Prince of Wales will represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V next week. William will attend alongside the Princess Royal, who is attending privately and personally as godmother of Norway’s new king, Haakon VIII, according to the report.
Prince William will represent his father, King Charles, at the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V next week, Buckingham Palace has announced.
William, heir to the throne, will be joined by the Princess Royal. She will attend in a private and personal capacity as godmother of Norway’s new king, Haakon VIII.
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