Press briefing on The Church of Norway's Order of Service for Funerals
Press release | Date: 03/09/2026 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The press is invited to a briefing on Friday, 4 September at 11:00, at which the Church of Norway will provide information about the order of liturgy to be used at the funeral of His Majesty King Harald V. A representative from the Royal Household will also be present at the briefing.
The funeral of King Harald V will be conducted according to the order of funeral liturgy of the Church of Norway (link to page in Norwegian only). The Church of Norway will brief the press on the order of liturgy and be available to answer questions.
Please note that the briefing is intended for editorial planning purposes. No recording will be permitted, and there will be no opportunity for interviews.
Time: 11:00, Friday, 4 September 2026
Location: Press Centre at the Professor’s Residence, University of Oslo, Karl Johans gate 47.
Members of the press wishing to access the Press Centre and attend the briefings must present a valid press card.
Deadline for applying for accreditation
Media wishing to access press positions along the procession route on the day of the funeral must apply for accreditation. The deadline for applying for accreditation and press positions is Friday 4 September at 15:00.