Marius Borg Hoiby carries coffin of King Harald

31. August 2026, 21:00

King Harald V of Norway is dead. He was 89 years old. On Monday, a festive march took place in Oslo. Children and grandchildren carried the coffin. Marius Borg Hoiby also helped carry it. This surprised many people.

Marius Borg Hoiby has house arrest right now. He wears an electronic tag at Skaugum Castle. A court gave him 4 years in prison in June. The verdict is not final yet. The police allowed him to join the funeral. He also said goodbye at the hospital.

Marius is the son of Queen Mette-Marit. He has no royal title. But he grew up with King Harald as his grandfather. The new Queen Mette-Marit was also there. She recovers from an operation right now. The big burial of King Harald is planned for 9 September.

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Definitions

House arrest: A person must stay at home. A court orders this as punishment.
March: Many people walk together in a festive group.
Final: A court decision cannot change anymore.
Electronic tag: A small device on the leg. It shows the police where the person is.

People

Marius Borg Hoiby: The oldest son of Queen Mette-Marit.
King Harald V: The dead king of Norway.
Mette-Marit: The queen of Norway.

Locations

Oslo: The capital city of Norway.
Skaugum Castle: The home of the royal family.

Sources

Bild 31. August 2026, 17:03

Überraschung in Oslo: Marius Borg Høiby trägt Sarg von König Harald

Spiegel 31. August 2026, 15:58

Norwegen: Marius Borg Høiby darf trotz Hausarrest zum Begräbnis von König Harald V.

ORF 31. August 2026, 15:47

Trotz U-Haft: Hoiby darf zu Begräbnis von Harald V.

Bild 31. August 2026, 15:37

Trotz Hausarrest: Hier trägt Marius Høiby den Sarg von König Harald

SRF 31. August 2026, 15:16

König Harald von Norwegen soll am 9. September beigesetzt werden

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