Former King Harald V of Norway was buried during a funeral ceremony that brought the Norwegian royal family together in a moment of great public visibility. Queen Mette-Marit was present in the funeral procession, actively participating in the ceremonies that marked the final farewell to the monarch.
Among those present at the Cathedral, special mention goes to the simultaneous presence of two figures representing the internal tensions of the royal family: a shaman and the convicted son of the former king. This unusual combination of guests highlighted the complexities and controversies that the royal family has faced over the years.
The funeral ceremony thus became a moment of demonstrating family unity and resilience. The Norwegian royal family used these ceremonies to consolidate its image as a stable and united institution, reinforcing its reputation of being practically immune to public scandals.
This event comes in a context where the Norwegian monarchy seeks to maintain its relevance and acceptance among the population, using traditional rituals and moments of collective mourning to reinforce the bonds of national identity and cohesion around the monarchical institution.
