King Harald's funeral under way in Oslo as William represents Charles
The funeral of King Harald V is taking place in Oslo, with Prince William representing King Charles, while the King and Queen attended Braemar.
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The funeral of King Harald V of Norway is under way in Oslo, with Prince William representing King Charles. The late king died on 28 August at the age of 89. This is the first state funeral in Norway since 1991, and the monarchy remains popular, with 72% support. Princess Anne is attending in a private capacity as godmother to the new king, King Haakon. Other royals include King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, Sweden's royal family, and Denmark's King Frederik and Queen Mary. President Zelensky has been invited and will meet Norwegian officials to discuss the war with Russia.
Meanwhile, the King and Queen attended the Braemar Gathering in Royal Deeside, where they were met by thousands of spectators. The Highland Games feature events such as hammer throwing and tug-of-war. Charles and Camilla are expected to meet Andy Burnham and his wife during their stay at Balmoral. Prince William's attendance at the funeral is due to royal precedence, as the British sovereign does not attend funerals of other heads of state.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | BBC News | Sky News |
|---|---|---|
| Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway. | ||
| Princess Anne attended the funeral in a private capacity as godmother to King Haakon. | · | |
| The British sovereign does not attend funerals of other heads of state. | · | |
| The funeral of King Harald V was held in Oslo. | · | |
| The King and Queen arrived at Royal Deeside to attend the Braemar Gathering. | · |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
This broadcast focused on the royal schedule, reporting the King and Queen's arrival at Braemar and Prince William's upcoming attendance at the Norwegian funeral. It highlighted the reason for William's attendance, citing royal precedence, and mentioned the expected meeting with Andy Burnham. The tone was straightforward news reporting without live coverage of the funeral itself.
- “the king and queen have arrived at Royal Deeside For the starts of the annual Braemar Gathering”
- “Prince William will attend the funeral of King Harald the fifth of Norway Representing his father King Charles”
- “William will go instead of Charles due to royal precedence where the British sovereign doesn't attend the funerals of other heads of state”
This broadcast also covered the Braemar Gathering and William's planned attendance at the funeral, with similar details to the other Sky News show. It noted the King and Queen meeting Andy Burnham and gave the same reason for William's role. The tone was factual and brief, part of a wider news bulletin.
- “the king and queen have arrived in Royal Deeside for the start of the annual Braemar gathering”
- “Prince William will attend the funeral of King Harald the fifth of Norway Representing his father King Charles”
- “William will go instead of Charles due to the royal precedent where the British sovereign does not attend the funerals of other heads of state”
This broadcast provided live coverage of the funeral in Oslo, focusing on the ceremony, the guests, and the popularity of the monarchy. It gave detailed information about the royal attendees, including Prince William representing King Charles and Princess Anne in a private capacity, and mentioned President Zelensky's presence. The tone was more expansive and ceremonial, reflecting the event's significance.
- “the funeral processions, the pomp and ceremony of the funeral of King Harald V are underway right now”
- “Prince William will be presenting King Charles, and in a private capacity, Princess Anne will be there because she is the godmother of the new king, King Haakon”
- “Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited”
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