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On Tuesday it was announced that Erling Lorentzen had died at the age of 98. Lorentzen was the widower of Princess Ragnhild of Norway, eldest daughter of King Olav V, making him King Harald’s brother-in-law.
On Thursday, more details about Loretnzten’s funeral were published. The funeral home Jølstad has announced that Lorentzen will be buried in a ceremony from Asker church on Monday 22 March at noon. The official death declaration will be printed in Norwegian newspapers this week. The funeral will only be open to invited guests due to the ongoing public health emergency. It is expected that the entire Norwegian Royal Family will attend the funeral. Lorentzen’s deceased wife, Princess Ragnhild, is buried in Asker cemetery. Lorentzen will be laid to rest in the same grave as the Norwegian princess.