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29.08.2026 07:03

King Harald's body has arrived at the palace. The Royal House has announced what will happen next

King Harald's body was transported from Rikshospitalet to the Royal Palace in Oslo. The transport began on Friday, 28 August at 6:30 p.m., after which the monarch's body was carried into the palace. It will remain in the palace chapel until the day of the funeral.
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King Harald's body has arrived at the palace. The Royal House has announced what will happen next
Harald V served as king from 17 January 1991 to 28 August 2026. Fot. Sámediggi - Sametinget, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The procession began at the chapel of Rikshospitalet. The Royal House had previously announced that King Harald's body would be accompanied by the closest members of the royal family on its way to the Royal Palace. The exact route through Oslo was also designated. After arriving at the palace, the body was carried inside.

The family accompanied the king. The procession went through Oslo

King Harald's body was accompanied by King Haakon. Queen Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Queen Sonja, Prince Sverre Magnus and other members of the royal family were also present. The royal family took part in the procession from the hospital to the palace. The transport began at 6:30 p.m.<br /><br />The route had been mapped out in detail beforehand. It led from the chapel at Rikshospitalet via Klaus Torgårds vei, Ring 3 and Sognsveien, then through Ring 2 and Kirkeveien. The procession then continued along Bogstadveien, Hegdehaugsveien and Parkveien. The final destination was the Royal Palace.
King Harald V was admitted to hospital on 17 August. He died 11 days later.

King Harald V was admitted to hospital on 17 August. He died 11 days later.CC0

The body will remain in the chapel. People will be able to bid farewell to the king

King Harald's body was placed in the palace chapel. According to information from the Royal House, it will remain there until the day of the funeral. The chapel will be a place where people can bid farewell to the monarch. The general public will also be granted access to it.<br /><br />The Royal House stated that people will be able to visit the chapel and bid farewell to King Harald. This possibility was announced even before the body was transported to the palace.
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