Jornal Do Brasilia - Prince William to represent King Charles III at Norway late King Harald's funeral

Britain's Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway's late King Harald next week in place of his father King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday. The heir to the throne is set to represent his father at the funeral on September 9, having also attended the funeral of Pope Francis last year on behalf of the king.British monarchs do not attend funerals of other heads of state per protocol, usually sending another member of the royal family to represent them.Charles, 77, who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer but maintains a packed schedule of engagements, released a statement mourning the loss of his "dear cousin" King Harald last week.The two men were second cousins once removed, both being descendants of Britain's King Edward VII.Charles's sister Princess Anne will attend in a personal capacity as the godmother of the new king, Haakon VIII.

Jornal Do Brasilia - Prince William to represent King Charles III at Norway late King Harald's funeral

Prince William to represent King Charles III at Norway late King Harald's funeral

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