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650 journalists from 19 countries seek accreditation to cover King Harald’s funeral

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Norway’s Foreign Ministry received 650 accreditation applications from journalists in 19 countries to cover King Harald V’s funeral.
  • Most foreign journalists applying came from Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
  • Authorities established a press centre in central Oslo and are building platforms and stands for media coverage.

Norway’s Foreign Ministry has received 650 applications from journalists seeking accreditation for King Harald V’s royal funeral on Wednesday. Most of the foreign applicants come from Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, ministry communications chief Tuva Raanes Bogsnes told NTB.

The figure does not include journalists who have not applied for positions at the established press points along the procession carrying the king’s coffin. Norway is also among the 19 countries represented in the applications.

“Our goal is to facilitate media coverage that is dignified and respectful. This is an important and solemn occasion, and we are working to ensure that the media can convey the event in a way that reflects the seriousness and significance of the moment,” Bogsnes said.

Our goal is to facilitate media coverage that is dignified and respectful. This is an important and solemn occasion, and we are working to ensure that the media can convey the event in a way that reflects the seriousness and significance of the moment.

· Tuva Raanes BogsnesThe Foreign Ministry communications chief described preparations for media coverage of the funeral.

The ministry has set up a dedicated press centre in central Oslo and is building additional platforms and stands where journalists can cover and photograph the funeral. The ceremony will begin at Oslo Cathedral at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Large crowds have also gathered to pay their respects. The Royal House estimated that people faced a queue of six hours and 45 minutes to file past King Harald’s coffin in the Palace Chapel on Saturday. Opening hours were extended from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Monday because so many people wanted to say goodbye.

Seamen’s churches around the world will show the funeral live, with gatherings expected especially in Copenhagen, Stockholm and London. The institutions said many Norwegians living abroad have attended mourning services and sought places to gather during major national events.

We have seen during the mourning period that many students are among those who come to the church.

· Sissel Myklebust MælandThe communications chief of the Seamen’s Church described attendance at gatherings abroad.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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