The coffin arrived at the royal palace Friday evening from the National Hospital in Oslo where Harald died, reports BritPanorama.
“It’s special, intimate, and lovely. I’m placing my right hand on my chest in gratitude to him and the royal family,” Roni Ervik, 46, told NRK as he paid his respects. He said he was also paying tribute to the late king on behalf of his family, who are from western Norway.
Harald V died Friday morning and his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, became King Haakon VIII.
Haakon adopted the motto “All for Norway,” which dates back to his great-grandfather. His wife became Queen Mette-Marit, while his oldest child, Ingrid Alexandra, became crown princess and heir to the throne.
