Information meeting for the media about accreditation and press press positions for the day of the funeral
Press release | Date: 01/09/2026 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On Wednesday 2 September at 11 am, the press is invited to an information meeting about accreditation and press positions on the day of the funeral.
On the day of the funeral 9. September, a ceremonial procession will transport the coffin of His Majesty King Harald V from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral. After the service, the procession will continue to Akershus Castle Church, where a private ceremony will be held. See separate map of the procession route.
Media wishing to access press positions along the procession route on the day of the funeral must apply for accreditation. Please note that the number of places is limited. The deadline for applying for accreditation is Friday 4 September at 15:00.
Time: 11.00 a.m. Wednesday 2 September 2026
Place: The Press Centre in the Professorboligen at the University of Oslo, Karl Johans gate 47.
Please note that the information meeting is for editorial planning. The meeting will not be recorded, nor will there be opportunities for interviews.
Members of the press who wish to have access to the press centre and the information meetings must be able to show a valid press card.