nuSep 5, 2026, 11:02

Hours-long queue for Norwegians wishing to pay final respects to King Harald

Norwegian citizens are waiting hours to pay their respects to the late King Harald, leading authorities to extend visitation hours before his state funeral on Wednesday. The event will involve the largest security operation in Norwegian police history, with 3,000 officers deployed and strict access controls implemented in Oslo.

Norwegian citizens are enduring queues lasting up to seven hours to pay their final respects to the late King Harald, who passed away last week at the age of 89. To accommodate the massive crowds wishing to visit the chapel, authorities have extended opening hours until 11:00 PM. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Haakon, aged 53, officially took the oath as the new monarch this past Tuesday.

The upcoming state funeral is set to be a historic security operation, with the Norwegian police mobilizing approximately 3,000 officers to ensure safety. Officials anticipate that tens of thousands of citizens, along with numerous foreign dignitaries and royals, will attend the proceedings. To manage the influx, Oslo city center has been designated a security zone where strict measures, such as baggage checks and vehicle restrictions, are being strictly enforced. Global interest remains high, with journalists from nineteen different countries registered to cover the event scheduled for Wednesday.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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