Danish police to assist at King Harald’s funeral

Danish police will help secure Oslo when King Harald is buried on Sept. 9, following a formal request from Norwegian authorities. Denmark’s National Police confirmed that it had accepted the request but did not disclose the size or nature of its contribution.

Norwegian police are preparing for a major operation involving security and the orderly conduct of the funeral. Tomm Berger, an Oslo police operations leader, described it as “an enormous police operation” that must protect guests while ensuring the ceremony is carried out with dignity.

Swedish police will also assist. A large number of heads of state and members of royal families have already announced that they will attend, although officers are waiting for the final guest list before completing the day’s detailed plan.

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark will attend, while the Swedish royal couple and crown prince couple are also expected. The Dutch royal couple and crown princess, as well as Belgium’s royal couple, have announced their attendance. Japan will send Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, while all three Baltic presidents are due to attend. Germany will be represented by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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It will be an enormous police operation. It is both about security and carrying it out in a dignified way.