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King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, died peacefully at age eighty-nine. He reigned for over three decades, modernizing the monarchy's ceremonial role. His death occurs during multiple challenges facing the Norwegian royal family. Support for the monarchy has seen a slight decline in recent polls. Crown Prince Haakon will now ascend the throne as Norway's fourth king.

28 Aug 2026 12:48 pm