
Norway held a funeral for King Harald V, described by Channels TV as the nation's "grandfather." According to the outlet, the funeral procession departed the royal palace at 12:00 pm (1000 GMT), with the king's casket draped in Norway's red royal banner, topped with white flowers, and carried on an artillery carriage. The event marked the country's farewell to its longtime monarch, drawing national attention as Norwegians paid their final respects.
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