King Harald V of Norway passed away on August 28 at the age of 89. His state funeral will see many world leaders and royals from across Europe, including Prince William and Princess Anne. Notably absent will be Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who is dealing with a health issue.
On a related note, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated in 2024, has been hospitalized due to a blood clot. The Danish royal household confirmed that she will not be attending King Harald’s funeral. Queen Margrethe is reported to be in good spirits and recovering, despite her hospitalization.
In other updates, King Charles and Queen Camilla will also miss the funeral, but Prince William and Princess Anne will pay their respects at the event in Oslo on September 9.
