The united front marks the beginning of a new chapter, as the family attempts to put aside a turbulent period beset by health challenges and scandals.
A plethora of royals from across Europe took part in the procession along the streets of Oslo to honour the much-loved king, who was on the throne for 35 years.
The queen will now miss the funeral of her cousin as royals from across the world arrive in Norway.
Long-standing protocol to blame.
Her husband just ascended the throne, but years before she married into Norway’s royal family, this queen lived in country Victoria in secret.
She will be among dozens of royals at what is expected to be the largest gathering of royalty in years.
The couple have followed their Danish cousins, who also had their two children via surrogates after waiting years before being allowed to marry.
The monarch was accompanied by his daughter three months after her return from Australia, where she was living as a student.
“My family wants to share all this beauty we have been gifted with everyone else.”
The 29-year-old was jailed for four years and was given special permission from police to attend.
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