More details regarding the Funeral on Wednesday have been released
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The Royal Court have this afternoon announced details relating to the funeral of the late King Harald on Wednesday.
At 12 noon the funeral procession will depart the Royal Palace to travel to the Oslo Cathedral (Domkirke)
The King, Crown Princess, Prince Sverre Magnus and Princess Martha Louise will walk immediately behind the late King's coffin.
The Queen and Queen Sonja will follow in a Royal Car.
Foreign Royalty will then process, followed by the President of the Storting, the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Visiting Heads of State will come next, followed by government officials, supreme court judges, the President and the Speaker of the Sami Parliament, State Administrators, the Governor of Svalbard and the Mayor of Oslo.
Following the Funeral Service, (which takes place at 1pm and will be preceded by a one-minute silence throughout the country) the coffin will be taken to Akerhus Fortress Church. There will be a private committal ceremony attended by the family and royal guests. Also present will be the President of the Storting, the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Presidents of Iceland and of Finland will also be in attendance.
At the conclusion of the service at Akerhus flags will be raised from half-mast to their full height. The country's church bells will ring out for one hour.
The Royal Family (King, Queen, Crown Princess, Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus) will later appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace.
At 5pm a reception will be held at the Palace for invited guests.  (From Majesty Magazine's Facebook)
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