King Harald V of Norway Laid to Rest in Grand State Funeral Norwegian King Harald V, who died on August 28, 2023, was honored with a state funeral on January 31. The ceremony, attended by global royalty, featured a solemn procession from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral, where the king was eulogized and interred. King Harald V of Norway was laid to rest at a grand state funeral on January 31, following his death on August 28, 2023. The ceremony, held at Oslo Cathedral, marked the end of a period of national mourning and was attended by royal families from across Europe. The funeral procession, carrying the king's casket from the Royal Palace, passed through a city decorated with symbolic purple and fir branch displays. Notable attendees included King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the UK, as well as other European monarchs, reflecting the strong international relationships of the Norwegian royal family