Norway Prepares Historic State Funeral for King Harald V Under Massive Security Operation
Norway is finalizing plans for King Harald V's state funeral on Sept 9 under 'Operation K', the largest security operation in the country, with about 6,500 police and soldiers securing a route from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral and Akershus Fortress, and coordinating international royal delegations. The day includes a 12:00 coffin procession, 21 cannon salutes, a nationwide minute of silence that halts public transport, a private family ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum, and a reception back at the Royal Palace. Attendees will include royals from Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and Japan, signaling a significant international presence and marking a transition to Haakon VIII as the new monarch.