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Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including Prince William, gathered in Oslo to pay respects to King Harald V, whose 35-year reign modernized Norway; the day featured a royal procession to Oslo Cathedral, a public balcony greeting by the royal family, a minute of national silence, and a private burial at Akershus Fortress, with a missing-man F-35 flyover marking the farewell.
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom bids farewell to King Oyo Rukidi IV, the monarch who ascended at age three and led for decades; his coffin’s arrival at Entebbe Airport drew emotional scenes as Queen Mother Best Kemigisa mourned, and officials announced he left behind an heir whose identity will be revealed per Tooro tradition. Oyo championed youth empowerment, education, environment and HIV/AIDS awareness, marking a historic chapter in Ugandan royal history.
Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia will travel to Oslo to attend King Harald V’s state funeral on September 9 at Oslo Cathedral, joining other European royals; Norway is preparing its largest security operation in history for the ceremony, with confirmed guests from Denmark, Belgium, and Japan, and possible attendance by other dignitaries.
Prince William was reportedly furious at being seated next to Prince Andrew at the Duchess of Kent's funeral, feeling ambushed by the arrangement, and is expected to continue distancing himself from Andrew to protect the monarchy's reputation once he becomes king.
Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family and great-aunt to Emperor Naruhito, passed away at 101 due to natural causes. Her death leaves 16 members in the imperial family, which has been shrinking under laws requiring female members to leave upon marrying commoners. The main funeral ceremony will be held on November 26. Princess Yuriko, who was married to Prince Mikasa, had a significant role in various charitable organizations and is survived by her granddaughters who remain in the imperial family.