As Norway bid a final farewell to King Harald V, the Principality of Monaco joined in honoring the late monarch with a poignant tribute of its own.
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco shared a solemn video on September 9, the day of King Harald’s funeral in Oslo, simply captioning the post, “Hommage au Roi Harald V de Norvège. “Tribute to King Harald V of Norway.”
The footage showed a member of Monaco’s Carabiniers du Prince in ceremonial uniform carrying the principality’s standard, offering a striking visual tribute as members of Europe’s royal families gathered in the Norwegian capital to remember the late King.
A royal farewell beyond Norway:
The gesture from Monaco underscored how Harald’s death has resonated well beyond his homeland. During his decades on the throne, the Norwegian monarch shared the European royal stage with generations of kings, queens, princes and princesses, including Monaco’s reigning sovereign, Prince Albert II.
© Palais Princier de MonacoThe Monegasque tribute came as Norway observed one of the most significant royal occasions in its recent history. King Harald’s funeral was held at Oslo Cathedral on September 9, bringing together his family, representatives of European royal houses and dignitaries to honor his life and reign.
For Monaco, the Palace’s understated tribute allowed the principality to participate symbolically in the farewell taking place hundreds of miles away.
© Palais Princier de MonacoMonaco remembers King Harald:
The video was accompanied only by the brief message honoring the Norwegian King and a Norwegian flag, keeping the focus firmly on the solemnity of the occasion.
© ODD ANDERSENThe tribute also reflected the close-knit nature of Europe’s royal houses, which have come together following Harald’s death to support Norway’s royal family during a historic transition.
King Harald died on August 28 at the age of 89 following a period of declining health. His death brought an end to a reign that began in 1991 and ushered in a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy.
© ODD ANDERSENAs Norway laid its longtime sovereign to rest, Monaco’s ceremonial gesture served as another reminder that the farewell to King Harald extended far beyond the borders of the country he served for more than three decades.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attend King Harald’s funeral:
The tribute came as Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene traveled to Oslo to personally pay their respects to King Harald.
© Chris JacksonThe Monegasque couple joined members of Europe’s royal families at Oslo Cathedral on September 9 for the late monarch’s funeral, standing alongside fellow royals and dignitaries for the historic farewell.
Charlene and Albert both dressed in black for the solemn occasion, with the Princess notably opting for a tailored trouser suit rather than a traditional dress or skirt.
© Chris JacksonTheir presence reinforced Monaco’s personal connection to the Norwegian royal family, while the Palace’s tribute back home ensured that the Principality also marked the day of mourning.
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