Prince William Steps In for King Charles | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Norway prepares to honor King Harald with a grand state funeral in Oslo Cathedral this Wednesday, as global royals gather — though King Charles of Britain will skip the event, opting instead for his son Prince William to represent the crown. This follows decades of British royal tradition, with Queen Elizabeth attending only one such funeral during her reign. Prince William, 44, will be joined by Princess Anne, attending personally as godmother to Norway’s new monarch, King Haakon. King Harald, who died at 89 after a hospital stay for a rare blood condition, served his nation for 35 years. King Charles, 77, was among the first to offer condolences, praising Harald’s legacy. The intertwined European royal families — including Queen Victoria’s distant descendants — mean King Charles and his siblings are related to both the late Norwegian king and the new monarch. Meanwhile, Prince William’s own family marks a milestone: his eldest son, Prince George, begins his first year at Eton College — a major step into adulthood for the 13-year-old. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/891b343fc589a266