The televised address was filmed inside the Hall of Mirrors at the Royal Palace in Oslo after the death of Haakon's father, Harald V , plunged the nation into mourning last week.
In a statement released by the Palace on Sunday evening, it was confirmed Harald - who ruled Norway for 35 years - will be laid to rest on Wednesday, September 9 at Oslo Cathedral.
Norway's royal palace says the funeral of the late King Harald V will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Harald passed away Friday and his son immediately became the new ...
King Haakon VIII, who ascended to the throne after King Harald V's death on Friday, joined royal family members including his mother, Queen Sonja, at Asker Church, southwest of Oslo.