Queues Grow as Oslo Center Closes for Royal Funeral ↗
Front page leadOslo city center is closed off in preparation for the royal funeral, leading to significant queues and traffic disruptions.
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The NRK front page is dominated by the upcoming funeral of King Harald V, with extensive coverage of related events, visitor arrivals, and public arrangements. Other prominent stories include the Swedish royal couple's arrival, the oil price exceeding $100, and a deadly drone attack in Russia.
Oslo city center is closed off in preparation for the royal funeral, leading to significant queues and traffic disruptions.
The Swedish royal family has arrived in Oslo to attend the funeral of King Harald V, with reports detailing their travel arrangements.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will attend the funeral of King Harald.
The price of oil has exceeded $100, with implications for the energy sector.
A Russian governor reports that four people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in Novorossiysk.
A fire in a terraced house in Vennesla has resulted in one fatality.
Israel has signaled its intention to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
The Swedish royal couple has arrived in Norway.
Princess Märtha and her husband are reported to be at the Palace.
Traffic is reportedly minimal in western Oslo, while eastern parts see more activity during the funeral preparations.
Public spaces such as town squares, libraries, cinemas, and churches will be utilized for people to follow King Harald's funeral.
Using buses instead of limousines for transporting attendees to the funeral is described as a practical solution.
A reader asks if it is appropriate to display balcony flags in the afternoon following the King's death.
An athlete expresses being moved by a gesture related to King Harald, anticipating a strong moment.