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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, his son becomes King Haakon VIII

Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, has died at the age of 89. He reigned for over three decades, modernizing the royal house and serving his nation. The king famously married his school sweetheart, defying noble expectations and winning public approval. Harald V led Norway through an oil-driven economic boom and championed diversity. His son, Haakon VIII, automatically ascended to the throne following his father's passing.

28 Aug 2026 4:18 pm