Mourning the Monarch, but also the Messy Reality of Royal Family Ties The somber procession through Oslo's streets, the 21 gun salute, and the minute of silence were a fitting tribute to King Harald V's passing.
However, amidst the pomp and circumstance, a more complicated story unfolded: one that highlights the messy reality of royal family ties and the difficult choices that come with them.
Marius Borg Hoiby, Mette Marit's son from a previous relationship, attended certain aspects of the official mourning period despite his recent conviction on rape and domestic violence charges.