A specific behavior in front of King Harald’s coffin is now being prohibited by the Norwegian royal court. Here are the rules that mourners need to be aware of.
King Harald of Norway passed away at the age of 89 last week. The public is now being given the opportunity to pay their personal respects to the monarch.
On Monday afternoon, the Norwegian Royal Family carried the king’s coffin from the palace to the Palace Chapel. It will remain there until the funeral on September 9, and the public is now welcome to visit during certain specific times.
“The procession gives those who wish to do so the opportunity to slowly walk past the coffin to pay King Harald their final respects, the Norwegian royal court writes in a press release.
The Norwegian royal court is welcoming the public to the Palace Chapel from Tuesday, September 1 through September 8. However, all visitors are required to comply with several rules.
Rules inside the Palace Chapel – taking photos are strictly forbidden
First and foremost, everyone will need to pass through a security check. The court has also announced that one specific behavior is not permitted: photography.
There is a strict ban on photos and video inside the Palace Chapel.
“The public is not permitted to take photographs or film inside the Palace Chapel, the court writes, adding that people are urged to avoid bringing large bags or items.
“It is not possible to bring these into the Palace Chapel. After the procession, any luggage can be collected from the luggage storage tent. Luggage left behind will be handed over to the lost-and-found department at the Oslo Police District,” the court added.
Those planning to bring a flower to place by the coffin will also need to reconsider.
“It is not permitted to place flowers or messages inside the chapel,” the court writes.
King Harald to be buried on September 9
The court also announced that there is a special entrance to the Palace Chapel for people with reduced mobility. Service dogs are also permitted inside the chapel. However, “other pets must stay at home.”
Families with children are welcome, but specific rules apply for prams.
“If you are traveling with small children in a pram, you are welcome to queue with the pram. However, the pram must be parked outside the Palace Chapel before the procession,” the court writes in a press release.
Between September 2nd and 8th, the Palace Chapel is open to the public from 10 am to 18 pm. The monarch will be buried on September 9.
Rest in peace, King Harald.
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