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Why are royal funerals so big?
Royal funerals are often grand public events, like the one planned for Norway's late king, because they mark the passing of a national figurehead. They provide an opportunity for people to mourn and pay their respects, often drawing large crowds and international attention, reflecting the monarch's symbolic importance to the nation.
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